I realize that three people can be listed on the paperwork but it says if the patient advocate appointed cannot make the decision they will go to the next and on down. We are three children who would like to be able to make that decision together for my mother, not just one.
2007-11-25 17:55:29 · 3 answers · asked by LYNNE S 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes. You say that patient decisions shall be made by the listed parties acting in concert.
You MUST however include language to break any disagreements - eg if two of you want A and one wants B, A it is, and if all three of you want something different then the oldest (or whoever) gets to decide.
You might also include language to allow any of the three of you to make a unilateral decision in an urgent situation.
None of this is all that simple though... best advise is to draw it up in plain language between you, get full agreement on the whole thing, then just pay a lawyer a coupe of hundred bucks to finalize it and make sure it's legal.
Richard
2007-11-25 18:09:10 · answer #1 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just search your conscience and talk to the parent to perceive precisely what their wishes are. Do it together in a spirit of loving tenderness and a deep sense of duty towards your loved one. Do not project what you would want done if you were them.
Yes must get the evil lawyer or find closeness among yourself to be lovingly dutiful. If all this sounds too difficult or too good to be true, I am sure other answers will suit you better.
2007-11-25 18:19:25 · answer #2 · answered by Krishna N. H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the laws of your state. Requiring unanimity on treatment may be just as bad as having no patient advocate at all.
2007-11-26 02:39:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋