California § 4733 - Except as provided in Sections 4734 and 4735, a health care provider or health ca
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 4733 — Except as provided in Sections 4734 and 4735, a health care provider or health ca, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4733. Except as provided in Sections 4734 and 4735, a health care provider or health ca
Except as provided in Sections 4734 and 4735, a health care provider or health care institution providing care to a patient shall do the following: (a) Comply with an individual health care instruction of the patient and with a reasonable interpretation of that instruction made by a person then authorized to make health care decisions for the patient. (b) Comply with a health care decision for the patient made by a person then authorized to make health care decisions for the patient to the same extent as if the decision had been made by the patient while having capacity.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 4733
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4733 cover?
Section 4733 ("Except as provided in Sections 4734 and 4735, a health care provider or health ca") 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.
How do I cite California § 4733?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 4733" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 4733 apply to my situation?
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