Determination of incompetency and the functions of the legal guardian in decision processes regarding medial treatment for the ward
Cruz, M.L.
Boletin de la Asociacion Medica de Puerto Rico 81(11): 458-460
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0004-4849 PMID: 2532513 Document Number: 338634
In this article the author gives a general overview of the classification of incompetent persons, the determination of competency, and the role of the guardian or tutor according to the Civil Code of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The article takes into consideration the special characteristics of the hospitals and the medical profession. Finally, the author gives his recommendations as to how hospitals and physicians should act in situations that involve incompetent patients in order to minimize the risk of possible legal responsibility.
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