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Question 4

September 30, 2016

 

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Unless otherwise noted in the health care proxy or by a special court decision, who has the decision-making authority regarding treatment options of an incapacitated patient?

 

 

 

 

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The durable power of attorney
 

 

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The health care provider
 

 

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The agent appointed by the health care proxy
 

 

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The health care facility administrator
 

 

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