Section 135.16. Surgical procedures and consent

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A competent adult may authorize any surgical procedure to be performed upon his body, and the consent of no other person is required.

The provisions of this § 135.16 adopted December 9, 1977, effective December 10, 1977, 7 Pa.B. 3631.

                    
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