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Post Re:Advance Directives in Cognitively Impaired
Author: Weissman [CAPC/PCLC Faculty]
Date: Sep 5, 2007 9:46 am

Hello--the issue is whether or not the cognitively impaired person is still deemed decisional. If yes, then they can appoint a surrogate, if not, then no, they would be unable to appoint a surrogate. You may wish to review Fast Fact #55 "Decision Making Capacity" for more information. Go to: www.eperc.mcw.edu; Hit the Fast Facts button.

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