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