Can the Guardian Make Health Care Decisions for the Ward?
Generally, a guardian may make decisions about the ward’s medical and other professional care, counsel, treatment or service. In making health care decisions, the guardian must follow any instructions or wishes, including any advance health care directives, expressed by the ward while the ward had capacity and must take into consideration the ward’s personal values.
Related Questions
- Can family members make health care decisions if there is no agent appointed through a health care power of attorney or a court-appointed guardian?
- Can a probate court appoint a guardian who would only make health care decisions and manage her care?
- When Does A Parent Or Guardian Lose The Right To Make Health Care Decisions?
