42 C.F.R. § 489.100 Definition.
Title 42 - Public Health
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.
Title 42: Public Health
PART 489—PROVIDER AGREEMENTS AND SUPPLIER APPROVAL
Subpart I—Advance Directives
§ 489.100 Definition.
