Pennsylvania § 5803 Legislative findings and intent

Pennsylvania Statutes

§ 5803 — Legislative findings and intent

Pennsylvania § 5803

Title 20DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES

Ch. 58MENTAL HEALTH CARE

Subch.GENERAL PROVISIONS

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20 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5803 (2026).

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(a)Intent.--This chapter provides a means for competent adults to control their mental health care either directly through instructions written in advance or indirectly through a mental health care agent.

(b)Presumption not created.--This chapter shall not be construed to create any presumption regarding the intent of an individual who has not executed a declaration or mental health care power of attorney to consent to the use or withholding of treatment.

(c)Findings in general.--The General Assembly finds that all capable adults have a qualified right to control decisions relating to their own mental health care.

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(a) Intent.--This chapter provides a means for competent adults to control their mental health care either directly through instructions written in advance or indirectly through a mental health care agent.

(b) Presumption not created.--This chapter shall not be construed to create any presumption regarding the intent of an individual who has not executed a declaration or mental health care power of attorney to consent to the use or withholding of treatment.

(c) Findings in general.--The General Assembly finds that all capable adults have a qualified right to control decisions relating to their own mental health care.