Legal Issues Related To The End Of Life Flashcards
1
Q
What are the requirements for a legally valid DPOA-HC in Missouri?
A
Must be signed and witnessed
Designate an individual
Signed by individual while having capacity
Can’t include provisions to withdrawal artificial fluid and nutrition which the patient may ingest through natural means
Confer specifically the power to withdrawal life-sustaining food and fluid which must be related to medical futility
2
Q
When do next-of-kin rights come into play?
A
No advanced directives and person injured is a minor
No advanced directive and need for emergent care
No advanced directive and individual is incapacitated
3
Q
If no DPOA-HC that is valid, how is the order of next of kin rights to decision making determined?
A
It depends on the state the order.
