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If they have a "Durable Power of Attorney For Health
Care"
executed prior to Legal Incapacity the “Agent” can consent
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If they have a "Treatment Guardian", the Guardian can
consent for psychiatric care
- Not all Guardians can consent for treatment
- Guardians and agents must be notified
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Suicidal/Homicidal/Gravely Disabled (unable to
care for self)
cannot refuse treatment needed to avoid suicide, homicide,
starvation
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Otherwise the "Usual Rules" apply
- If able to understand risks/benefits/alternatives
they can consent
