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§ 4609. — 4609. (Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 230, Sec. 3.)

California § 4609.
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Div. 4.7.DIVISION 4.7. HEALTH CARE DECISIONS
Part 1.PART 1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL
Ch. 1.CHAPTER 1. Short Title and Definitions

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“Capacity” means a person’s ability to understand the nature and consequences of a decision and to make and communicate a decision, and includes in the case of proposed health care, the ability to understand its significant benefits, risks, and alternatives.

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Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 230, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2002.
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