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A person shall not be authorized to take any action on behalf of a patient for the purposes of P.L.2019, c. 59 (C.26:16-1 et al.) by virtue of that person's designation as a guardian pursuant to N.J.S.3B:12-1 et seq., a conservator pursuant to N.J.S.3B:13A-1 et seq., a health care representative pursuant to P.L.1991, c. 201 (C.26:2H-53 et seq.), or a patient's representative pursuant to P.L.2011, c. 145 (C.26:2H-129 et al.), except for communicating the patient's health care decisions to a health care provider if the patient so requests.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 26. Health and Vital Statistics 26 § 16-16 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-26-health-and-vital-statistics/nj-st-sect-26-16-16/
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