2011 California Code
Probate Code
DIVISION 4.7. HEALTH CARE DECISIONS [4600 - 4806]
ARTICLE 2. Powers of Attorney for Health Care
Section 4690
(a) If the principal becomes wholly or partially incapacitated, or if there is a question concerning the capacity of the principal, the agent may consult with a person previously designated by the principal for this purpose, and may also consult with and obtain information needed to carry out the agent s duties from the principal s spouse, physician, supervising health care provider, attorney, a member of the principal s family, or other person, including a business entity or government agency, with respect to matters covered by the power of attorney for health care.
(b) A person described in subdivision (a) from whom information is requested shall disclose information that the agent requires to carry out his or her duties. Disclosure under this section is not a waiver of any privilege that may apply to the information disclosed.
(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 130, Sec. 196. Effective January 1, 2008.)
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