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Surrogate Decision Making Committee Program Panel Member Handbook March 2017 Surrogate Decision Making Committee (DMC) 401 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305 pH. 5185490328 DMC justice center.NY.gov

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9. Seek necessary permissions and authorizations as required for specific cases or situations.
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Who needs surrogate decision making?

1. Individuals who are unable to make decisions for themselves due to incapacity or incompetence.
2. Patients with severe mental or physical disabilities or medical conditions that impair decision-making abilities.
3. Elderly individuals who lack capacity or suffer from cognitive decline.
4. Minors or underage individuals who require decision-making for their healthcare or personal matters.
5. Individuals involved in accidents or emergencies where immediate decisions need to be made.
6. People who have appointed a surrogate decision maker in advance through legal processes.
7. Individuals facing end-of-life decisions and require someone to make decisions on their behalf.
8. Patients undergoing medical procedures or treatments that may render them temporarily incapable of making decisions.

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What is surrogate decision making?

Surrogate decision making is when someone is appointed to make decisions on behalf of another person who is unable to do so themselves.

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Surrogate decision making may be required to be filed by legal guardians, family members, healthcare proxies, or individuals appointed by the court.

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Surrogate decision making can be filled out by providing information about the incapacitated person, details of the surrogate decision maker, the scope of decision-making authority, and any limitations or conditions.

What is the purpose of surrogate decision making?

The purpose of surrogate decision making is to ensure that important decisions regarding the care and well-being of an incapacitated person are made in their best interests.

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Information such as the name and relationship of the surrogate decision maker, details of the incapacitated person, the scope of decision-making authority, and any instructions or preferences of the incapacitated person must be reported on surrogate decision making.