Guidelines vary when surrogates with power of attorney disagree with advance directives

10/31/24 at 03:00 AM

Guidelines vary when surrogates with power of attorney disagree with advance directives  
Healio, Boston, MA; by Richard Gawel; 10/30/24 
Inconsistent guidelines can lead to conflicts when surrogates with powers of attorney disagree with what may be described in a patient’s advance directive, according to a poster presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting. ... Key takeaways:

  • The surrogate of an unresponsive patient asked to continue care.
  • The providers consulted with their system’s ethics and legal departments.
  • Guidelines vary from state to state, if states have them at all.
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