Connecticut General Statutes/Title 19a/Chapter 368w/Section 19a-572

CGS § 19a-572. Failure to execute document creates no presumption re wishes of patient.

Sections 19a-571 and 19a-573 to 19a-575a, inclusive, create no presumption concerning the wishes of a patient who has not executed a document as described in sections 19a-575 and 19a-575a.

Short History

(P.A. 85-606, S. 3; P.A. 93-407, S. 6.)

Long History

History: P.A. 93-407 added references to Sec. 19a-575a.

Citations

Cited. 209 C. 692.

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