20 Pa.C.S. § 5803
Legislative findings and intent
Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes Title 20 — DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES · Status: effective
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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.