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D.C. Code § 21-2201 Purpose
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The purpose of this subchapter is to affirm the right of all competent adults to control decisions relating to their own health care and to have their rights and intentions in health care matters respected and implemented by others if they become incapable of making or communicat…
D.C. Code § 21-2202 Definitions
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For the purposes of this subchapter, the term: (1) “Attorney in fact” means the person who receives the power of attorney for health-care decisions pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. (1A) “Close friend” means any adult who has exhibited significant care and concern fo…
D.C. Code § 21-2203 Presumption of capacity
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An individual shall be presumed capable of making health-care decisions unless certified otherwise under § 21-2204. Mental incapacity to make a health-care decision shall not be inferred from the fact that an individual: (1) Has been voluntarily or involuntarily hospitalized for …
D.C. Code § 21-2204 Certification of incapacity
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(a) Mental incapacity to make a health-care decision shall be certified by 2 professionals who are licensed to practice in the District and qualified to make a determination of mental incapacity. One of the 2 certifying professionals shall be a physician and one shall be a qualif…
