Who Has Authority To Make Medical Decisions Concerning An Incapacitated Person?
There is an interesting article on the BBC website here that highlights the importance of Personal Welfare Lasting Powers of Attorney or Advance Decisions as a key legal document for individuals to direct who should make decisions about their care and medical treatment if they were ever to lack capacity. A Lasting Power of Attorney or Advance Decision could have potentially avoided the cost, worry and delay of the type of Court Proceedings that were reported.
If you would appreciate more information about how Lasting Powers of Attorney or Advance Decisions could be of significant benefit to you, or your loved ones, by providing peace of mind and clarity about who can make decisions affecting both medical/care issues, then please do call or email one of our Private Client team on 01903 229999 or recw@bennett-griffin.co.uk.