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Revocation - 20 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5444

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     § 5444.  Revocation.
        (a)  When living will may be revoked.--A living will may be
     revoked at any time and in any manner by the principal
     regardless of the mental or physical condition of the principal.
        (b)  Effect of revocation.--A revocation is effective upon
     communication to the attending physician or other health care
     provider by the principal or a witness to the revocation.
        (c)  Medical record.--The attending physician or other health
     care provider shall make the revocation part of the medical
     record of the principal.

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