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(a) A physical or electronic copy of an advance health-care directive, revocation of an advance health-care directive, or appointment, designation, or disqualification of a surrogate has the same effect as the original.
(b) An individual may create a certified physical copy of an advance health-care directive or revocation of an advance health-care directive that is in electronic form by affirming under penalty of perjury that the physical copy is a complete and accurate copy of the directive or revocation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 16. Health and Safety § 2525. Effect of copy; certified physical copy - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-16-health-and-safety/de-code-sect-16-2525/
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