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Cal. Health & Safety Code § 443.7 — End of Life Option Act
Cal. Health & Safety Code § 443.7
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Health and Safety Code
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Date
- 2016-06-09
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
Upon referral from the attending or consulting physician pursuant to this part, the mental health specialist shall:
Citator
Cal. Health & Safety Code § 443.7 — End of Life Option Act is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
Upon referral from the attending or consulting physician pursuant to this part, the mental health specialist shall:
(a) Examine the qualified individual and his or her relevant medical records.
(b) Determine that the individual has the mental capacity to make medical decisions, act voluntarily, and make an informed decision.
(c) Determine that the individual is not suffering from impaired judgment due to a mental disorder.
(d) Fulfill the record documentation requirements of this part.