5. Learn what happens if someone disagrees with your decision
Question & Answer
How do I make health-care decisions for someone?The person getting the treatment or their doctor or might think that you did not follow the rules about making decisions.
If this happens, they can apply to the
- not following the person's wishes, or
- not acting in their best interests.
The Board gives their opinion, which can replace yours. For example, if you've been refusing to follow the doctor's treatment plan, they can order you to follow it.
