Alternatives to Guardianship

Lesson 1: Introduction
1 Topic
1A: Video Intro
Lesson 2: Six Types of Alternatives
15 Topics
2A. The Six Types Video
2B. Informed Consent Law
2C. Medical Directives
2C-1. Names or Types of Directives
2C-2. When Medical Directives are Used
2D. Power of Attorney
2D-1. Facts About Different Types of POAs and their Authorities
2E. Supported Decision Making
2E-1. What Areas of Life Does Supported Decision Making Apply To?
2E-2. Rules of Supported Decision Making
2F. Fiduciaries and Representative Payees
2F-1. Specific Benefits
2F-2. Fiduciary Responsibilities
2G. Alternative Resource Plan
2G-1. Plans Can Include
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2C-2. When Medical Directives are Used

To recap this alternative to guardianship, these are the specific instances in which someone may use a written medical directive:

 

To specify treatment decisions.
To appoint an agent to make medical or mental health treatment decisions, while leaving instructions for the said agent.
To give specific instructions about the types of treatment, medication, and physicians to be used or avoided.
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