Definitions

As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Absence of a person authorized to consent’’ means that: (A) After diligent efforts for a reasonable period of time, no person authorized to consent under the provisions of Code Section 31-36A-6 has been located; or (B) All such authorized persons located have affirmatively waived their authority to consent or dissent to admission to or discharge from a health care facility or placement or transfer to an alternative health care facility or placement, provided that dissent by an authorized person to a proposed admission, discharge, or transfer shall not be deemed waiver of authority. (2) ‘‘Unable to consent’’ means that an adult is unable to: (A) Make rational and competent decisions regarding his or her placement options for health or personal care; or (B) Communicate such decisions by any means. History. — Code 1981, § 31-36A-3, enacted by Ga. L. 1999, p. 485, § 5. 31-36A-4. Construction of chapter in relation to Title 37.