Advance Directive For Mental Health Care Page 13
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13Will the hospital or nursing home honor my document?
If the facility has no reason to question the document is real, has proof you
are not longer able to give informed consent, and believes a patient advocate is
acting consistent with your wishes, the facility would likely comply.
Be aware even though you have an advance directive, there is no absolute
promise your wishes will be honored. As mentioned earlier, there are times your
wishes will not be honored. For instance, the treatment you request might not be
available, might conflict with court ordered treatment, or may not address a
danger to your live or others.
What if I decide not to have an advance directive?
You may choose that option if you wish. Decisions would still have to be
made for you should you become unable to make them. In that instance, it is
quite possible a petition for involuntary commitment will be brought in probate
court.
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