Probate Code 4800

Summary:

The Secretary of State shall establish a registry system through which a person who has executed a written advance health care directive may register the information regarding the advance directive. This will make that information available upon request to any health care provider, public guardian, legal representative of the registrants. Requests must state the need for the information.

Data Origin: 
Registrant
Parties Bound: 
Secretary of State
Associated Federal Law(s): 
Uses and disclosures to carry out treatment, payment, or health care operations : Permitted uses and disclosures