The appointment of the principal's spouse as health care representative shall be revoked upon the divorce or legal separation of the principal and spouse or upon the annulment or dissolution of their marriage, unless the principal specifies otherwise.
(P.A. 91-283, S. 14; P.A. 06-195, S. 72.)
History: P.A. 06-195 substituted “health care representative” for “health care agent”.
See Sec. 19a-575a re revocation of appointment of health care representative.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being
Chapter 368w - Removal of Life Support Systems and Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment
Section 19a-570. - Definitions.
Section 19a-572. - Failure to execute document creates no presumption re wishes of patient.
Section 19a-574. - Nonapplicability to pregnant patient.
Section 19a-576. - Appointment of health care representative.
Section 19a-577. - Form of document re appointment of health care representative.
Section 19a-579a. - Revocation of living will. Absence of knowledge of revocation.
Section 19a-580. - Notification of certain persons prior to removal of life support system.
Section 19a-580d. - Do not resuscitate orders. Definition. Regulations.
Section 19a-580g. - Validity of advance directives executed in other states or foreign countries.
Section 19a-580h. - Medical orders for life-sustaining treatment program. Regulations.
Section 19a-580i. - Medical orders for life-sustaining treatment advisory council.