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Surrogate Decision-Making Policies and Patient Autonomy

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: • Incapacitated patients should retain some control over their choice of surrogate. • Lack of organizational policy may force patients to unwillingly accept surrogates. • Policy should reflect great consideration for incapacitated patients' wishes.

Source: Journal of Radiology Nursing

DOI: 10.1016/j.jradnu.2025.08.010

Authors: Seymone Nelson, David Reis, Jason Lesandrini

Institution: WellStar Health System

Language: English

Topic: Ethics and bioethics in healthcare

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,500