Ethics and Law

Question 1

List decision makers in order of priority:
Court appointed guardian
Current guardian
Surrogate decision maker designated by state
Designated healthcare/ POA

Answer 1

Current guardian
Designated POA
Surrogate decision maker via state ( spouse/ adult children etc)
Court appointed guardian

Question 2

What is substituted judgement

Answer 2

Making decisions according to what patient would have made

Question 3

What if patient’s wishes are not known or can’t be inferred— how does surrogate make decision?

Answer 3

According to patient BEST INTEREST

Question 4

The traumatic brain injury act

When was it signed and why was it significant

Answer 4

1996, Bill Clinton

The first federal legislation that addressed needs of TBI

Multiple amendments, last 2018

Question 5

What was purpose of TBI Act

Answer 5

Prevent TBI — Prevent/ surveillance (CDC)

Research : NIH

Access to healthcare/ services : administration for community living

Question 6

American Disability Act
When signed?

Built on what act?

Answer 6

1990 by Big Bush

Built on Rehabilitation Cat of 1973

Question 7

What does ADA do?

Answer 7

Protect civil liberties

Prohibits discrimination in public entities

Equal access to: work, transport, public places, telecommunications