Section 4617 Of Chapter 1. Short Title And Definitions From California Probate Code >> Division 4.7. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 1.
4617
. "Health care decision" means a decision made by a patient or
the patient's agent, conservator, or surrogate, regarding the patient'
s health care, including the following:
(a) Selection and discharge of health care providers and
institutions.
(b) Approval or disapproval of diagnostic tests, surgical
procedures, and programs of medication.
(c) Directions to provide, withhold, or withdraw artificial
nutrition and hydration and all other forms of health care, including
cardiopulmonary resuscitation.