Difference between revisions of "Substitute Decision Making for Adult Guardianship (15:IV)"

• A competent person has the right to refuse, or withdraw consent to, any clinically indicated treatment, including life-saving or life-sustaining treatment (Principle 3).  In this situation, the healthcare professional will discuss with the patient whether the patient wishes to be resuscitated and a notation will be made on the person’s chart.<br>

• When a person is incompetent, treatment decisions must be based on their wishes, if these are known.  The person's decision may be found in an advance directive or may have been communicated to the physician, other members of the health care team or other relevant people.  In some jurisdictions, legislation specifically addresses the issue of decision-making concerning medical treatment for incompetent people; the legislative requirements should be followed (Principle 4).