Surrogate decision maker definition
Surrogate decision maker means a resident representative or representatives as outlined in WAC 388-97-0240, and as authorized by RCW 7.70.065.
Surrogate decision maker means an individual appointed to act on behalf of another when an individual is without capacity or has given permission.
Surrogate decision maker means an individual appointed to act on behalf of another when an individual is without capacity as de- fined in RCW 7.70.065 or has given permission.
More Definitions of Surrogate decision maker
Surrogate decision maker means a resident repre- sentative or representatives as outlined in WAC 388-97- 0240, and as authorized by RCW 7.70.065.
Surrogate decision maker means an adult individual or
Surrogate decision maker means the resident's agent, guardian or surrogate as defined in the “Uniform Health-Care Decisions Act,” 24-7A-1 through 24-7A-186 NMSA 1978 or other legally appointed decision maker.
Surrogate decision maker or “surrogate” means an individual 18 years of age or older who is reasonably available, to make health care decisions on behalf of an incapacitated person, possesses the capacity to make health care decisions, and is identified or selected by the attending physician or advanced nurse practitioner in accordance with the provisions of this article as the person who is to make those decisions in accordance with the provisions of this article.
Surrogate decision maker means a legally appointed agent, guardian or surrogate who is authorized to act on behalf of a resident to include the duties enumerated in Subsection O of Section 28-17-3 NMSA 1978.
Surrogate decision maker or "surrogate" means an individual eighteen years of age or older who is reasonably available, is willing to make health care decisions on behalf of an incapacitated person, possesses the capacity to make health care decisions and is identified or selected by the attending physician or advanced nurse practitioner in accordance with applicable provisions of article thirty of this chapter as the person or persons who is to make decisions pursuant to this article: Provided, That a representative named in the incapacitated person's medical power of attorney, if such document has been completed, shall have priority over a surrogate decision maker.
Surrogate decision maker means a health care proxy or an agent, who is an advocate for incompetent patients.