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Question 2

June 20, 2013

 

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When using the substituted judgment standard to make end-of-life decisions on behalf of a patient who lacks decision-making capacity, the key question is...

 

 

 

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What would a reasonable person want?
 

 

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What would be good for the patient?
 

 

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What would an experienced clinician recommend?
 

 

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What would the patient likely want?
 

 

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