Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-3209 Health Care Directives; Conflicts

36-3209. Health care directives; conflicts

A. If there are conflicts among the provisions of valid health care directives, the most recent directive is deemed to represent the wishes of the patient.

B. Notwithstanding any other law, if there is a conflict between a provision of a valid health care directive, the decision of a patient's agent pursuant to a valid health care power of attorney or the decision of a surrogate decision maker pursuant to section 36-3231 and a health care provider's order, including an order regarding life-sustaining treatment or a similar document, the health care directive, the decision of the patient's agent or the decision of the surrogate decision maker is presumed to represent the decision of the patient.

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