Del. Code tit. 16 § 2502 : HEALTH AND SAFETY — REGULATORY PROVISIONS CONCERNING PUBLIC HEALTH — HEALTH-CARE DECISIONS — Right of self-determination

An individual, legally adult, who is mentally competent, has the right to refuse medical or surgical treatment if such refusal is not contrary to existing public health laws.

16 Del. C. § 2502

70 Del. Laws, c. 392, § 2.;