Following is a Section in an unofficial format derived from the final form of Senate Bill 628 of 2005, which was enacted by the Legislature and signed by the Governor into law on November 29, 2006 as Act 169 of 2006. This Section is provided for informational purposes only. You should check the official statutory form, and not rely solely on this counterpart. (See: Notice on Home page.)
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§ 5459. Revocation.
(a)
When health care power of attorney may be revoked. -- While of sound mind, a principal may revoke a health care power of attorney by a writing executed in accordance with the provisions of
section 5452 (relating to execution) or by personally informing the attending physician, health care provider or health care agent that the health care power of attorney is revoked.
(b)
Reliance on health care power of attorney. -- A health care provider may rely on the effectiveness of a health care power of attorney unless notified of its revocation.
(c)
Subsequent action by agent. -- A health care agent, knowing of the revocation of the health care power of attorney, may not make or attempt to make health care decisions for the principal.