(a) General rule.--This chapter applies to mental health declarations and mental health powers of attorney.
(b) Preservation of existing rights.--The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to impair or supersede any existing rights or responsibilities not addressed in this chapter.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 20 - DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES
Chapter 58 - Mental Health Care
Section 5803 - Legislative findings and intent
Section 5807 - Rights and responsibilities
Section 5808 - Combining mental health instruments
Section 5821 - Short title of subchapter
Section 5831 - Short title of subchapter
Section 5835 - Appointment of mental health care agents
Section 5836 - Authority of mental health care agent
Section 5837 - Removal of agent
Section 5838 - Effect of divorce
Section 5841 - Relation of mental health care agent to court-appointed guardian and other agents
Section 5842 - Duties of attending physician and mental health care provider