If the orders in an individual’s request regarding resuscitative measures directly conflict with his or her individual health care instruction, as defined in Section 4623, then, to the extent of the conflict, the most recent order or instruction is effective.

(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 266, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2009.)

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Terms Used In California Probate Code 4781.4

  • Request regarding resuscitative measures: includes one, or both of, the following:

    California Probate Code 4780