California § 443.4 - An individual may at any time withdraw or rescind their request for an aid-in-dyi

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 443.4 — An individual may at any time withdraw or rescind their request for an aid-in-dyi, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 443.4. An individual may at any time withdraw or rescind their request for an aid-in-dyi

(a) An individual may at any time withdraw or rescind their request for an aid-in-dying drug, or decide not to ingest an aid-in-dying drug, without regard to the individual’s mental state. (b) A prescription for an aid-in-dying drug provided under this part may not be written without the attending physician directly, and not through a designee, offering the individual an opportunity to withdraw or rescind the request. (c) If the individual decides to transfer care to another physician, upon request of the individual the physician shall transfer all relevant medical records including written documentation including the dates of the individual’s oral and written requests seeking to obtain a prescription for an aid-in-dying drug.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 443.4

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 443.4 cover?

Section 443.4 ("An individual may at any time withdraw or rescind their request for an aid-in-dyi") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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Is this the official text of California law?

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