§ 3201
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(a)A petition may be filed to determine that a patient has the capacity to make a health care decision concerning an existing or continuing condition.
(b)A petition may be filed to determine that a patient lacks the capacity to make a health care decision concerning specified treatment for an existing or continuing condition, and further for an order authorizing a designated person to make a health care decision on behalf of the patient.
(c)One proceeding may be brought under this part under both subdivisions
(a)and (b).