CAPACITY-HIERARCHY OF RESPONSIBILITY

SUMMARY

PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE:
1. Guardian: if person is under guardianship. Areas of guardianship (accomodation, health care, medical & dental consent) must be specified.

2. Enduring guardian: if the patient has appointed one.

3. Spouse: can be defacto or same sex partner, there must be close continuing relationship, ex partners are not allowed.

4. Primary caregiver: determined if they have provided, or have arranged to have provided domestic services and support other than for renumeration.

5. Close relative or friend: as long as they do not receive remuneration.

Reference(s)

Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
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O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.