The guardian’s general authority includes the decision to end life support. Especially where there is consensus among the guardian, the patient's attorney, and the hospital, a judge’s involvement is "neither necessary nor warranted."
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Supreme Court Rules Guardian Can Authorize Withdrawing Life Support without Court Approval
This week, the Supreme Court of New Hampshire issued a decision holding that court approval is not needed for a guardian's request to remove a patient from life support.
The guardian’s general authority includes the decision to end life support. Especially where there is consensus among the guardian, the patient's attorney, and the hospital, a judge’s involvement is "neither necessary nor warranted."
The guardian’s general authority includes the decision to end life support. Especially where there is consensus among the guardian, the patient's attorney, and the hospital, a judge’s involvement is "neither necessary nor warranted."
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