Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, this chapter does not apply to an adult in a terminal condition who executes a directive directing the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining procedures pursuant to Section 7188. To the extent of any conflict, Division 4.7 (commencing with Section 4600) of the Probate Code prevails over the provisions of this chapter.
Cal. Health & Safety Code § 24179.5
Human Experimentation
Known as the Protection of Human Subjects in Medical Experimentation Act
The act spans §§ 24170–24179 (12 sections).
Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 658, Sec. 8
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