While having the capacity to make mental health decisions, a principal may amend a mental health power of attorney by a writing executed in accordance with the provisions of section 5832 (relating to execution).
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