What are the Duties of Health Care Providers such as Doctors and Hospitals?
Once given a copy of your health care directive, if the health care provider believes that you are unable to understand the general nature of the health care procedure that the provider deems necessary, then the provider should consult with the agent named in your power of attorney or follow the treatment wishes you expressed in your living will. The provider must comply with the treatment decision made by your agent or as otherwise expressed in your health care directive to the same extent as if made by you at the time of the treatment decision.
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