{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"4625","citation":"Prob. Code, § 4625","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4.7. HEALTH CARE DECISIONS [4600. - 4806.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.7"},{"name":"PART 1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL [4600. - 4665.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.7/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Short Title and Definitions [4600. - 4643.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.7/part-1/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 658, Sec. 39.   Effective January 1, 2000.   Operative July 1, 2000, by Sec. 43 of Ch. 658.","effective":"2000-01-01","html":"<p>“Patient” means an adult whose health care is under consideration, and includes a principal under a power of attorney for health care and an adult who has given an individual health care instruction or designated a surrogate.</p>","text":"“Patient” means an adult whose health care is under consideration, and includes a principal under a power of attorney for health care and an adult who has given an individual health care instruction or designated a surrogate.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/short-title-and-definitions-4625","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}