[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 42, Volume 3]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 42CFR489.100]



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                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH

 

  CHAPTER IV--CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 

                  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED)

 

PART 489_PROVIDER AGREEMENTS AND SUPPLIER APPROVAL--Table of Contents

 

                      Subpart I_Advance Directives

 

Sec. 489.100  Definition.



    Source: 57 FR 8203, Mar. 6, 1992, unless otherwise noted.





    For purposes of this part, advance directive means a written 

instruction, such as a living will or durable power of attorney for 

health care, recognized under State law (whether statutory or as 

recognized by the courts of the State), relating to the provision of 

health care when the individual is incapacitated.