Cal. Prob. Code § 4731

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.
Section 4731 - Recording existence of or revocation of directive or designation or disqualification of surrogate in patient's health
(a) A supervising health care provider who knows of the existence of an advance health care directive, a revocation of an advance health care directive, or a designation or disqualification of a surrogate, shall promptly record its existence in the patient's health care record and, if it is in writing, shall request a copy. If a copy is furnished, the supervising health care provider shall arrange for its maintenance in the patient's health care record.
(b) A supervising health care provider who knows of a revocation of a power of attorney for health care or a disqualification of a surrogate shall make a reasonable effort to notify the agent or surrogate of the revocation or disqualification.

Ca. Prob. Code § 4731

EFFECTIVE 7/1/2000. Added10/10/1999 (Bill Number: AB 891) (Chapter 658).