An individual shall be presumed capable of making health-care decisions unless certified otherwise under § 21-2204 . Mental incapacity to make a health-care decision shall not be inferred from the fact that an individual: Has been voluntarily or involuntarily hospitalized for mental illness pursuant to § 21-501 et seq.; Has a diagnosis of an intellectual disability or has been determined by a court to be incompetent to refuse commitment under § 7-1301.01 et seq.; or Has a conservator or guardian appointed pursuant to § 21-1501 et seq. [repealed] or § 21-2001 et seq.
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