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 a resident repre- sentative or representatives as outlined in WAC 388-97- 0240, and as authorized by RCW 7.70.065.

Examples of Surrogate decision maker in a sentence

• Surrogate decision maker (surrogate) refers to an individual or decision-making process authorized under VHA policy to make health care decisions on behalf of a patient who lacks decision-making capacity.

• Surrogate decision maker responses ranged from being interested in learning more, to being resistant and even hostile to any change in the status quo.

• Respect patient autonomy when patient is competent  When patient is not competent, o Advance directive or other evidence of patient’s wishes o Surrogate decision maker.

• Surrogate decision maker" means the person authorized to consent to or refuse health care for another person as specified in Section 39-4504(1), Idaho Code.

• Surrogate decision maker: any patient-identified surro- gate decision maker, including that found in an existing AD or a designated power of attorney for health care.

More Definitions of Surrogate decision maker

Surrogate decision maker means an individual appointed to act on behalf of another when an individual is without capacity as defined in RCW 7.70.065 or has given permission.

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 means the person authorized to con- sent to or refuse health care for another person as specified in section 39-4504(1), Idaho Code.

Surrogate decision maker means a health care proxy or an agent, who is an advocate for incompetent patients.

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 means an individual appointed to act on behalf of another. Surrogates make decisions only when an individual is without capacity or has given permission to involve others.