Current through the 2016 Legislative Session
"Capacity" means a person's ability to understand the nature and consequences of a decision and to make and communicate a decision, and includes in the case of proposed health care, the ability to understand its significant benefits, risks, and alternatives.
Amended by Stats 2001 ch 230 (AB 1278), s 3, eff. 1/1/2002.
Added October 10, 1999 (Bill Number: AB 891) (Chapter 658).