Pennsylvania § 5444 Revocation

Pennsylvania Statutes

§ 5444 — Revocation

Pennsylvania § 5444

Title 20DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES

Ch. 54HEALTH CARE

Subch.LIVING WILLS

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Bluebook

20 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5444 (2026).

Text

(a)When living will may be revoked.--A living will may be revoked at any time and in any manner by the principal regardless of the mental or physical condition of the principal.

(b)Effect of revocation.--A revocation is effective upon communication to the attending physician or other health care provider by the principal or a witness to the revocation.

(c)Medical record.--The attending physician or other health care provider shall make the revocation part of the medical record of the principal.

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(a) When living will may be revoked.--A living will may be revoked at any time and in any manner by the principal regardless of the mental or physical condition of the principal.

(b) Effect of revocation.--A revocation is effective upon communication to the attending physician or other health care provider by the principal or a witness to the revocation.

(c) Medical record.--The attending physician or other health care provider shall make the revocation part of the medical record of the principal.