Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 6000.1031 - Applicable statutesSeveral other statutes also govern health care decision making, and were not repealed by Act 169. Accordingly, they remain in effect. These statutes include the following:
(1) Title 18 Pa.C.S. § 2713 (relating to neglect of care-dependent person).(2) Title 20 Pa.C.S. Chapter 55 (relating to incapacitated persons).(3) The Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act (40 P.S. §§ 1303.101-1303.115).(4) Section 417(c) of the MH/MR Act (50 P.S. § 4417(c)), regarding powers and duties of directors.