Florida Healthcare Proxy Rights

Summary

In Florida, healthcare proxies can make decisions for incapacitated individuals. If two proxies exist, decisions should be made jointly unless specified otherwise. A non-spouse proxy wanting to move a family member out of state must act in the persons best interest. Courts may intervene if proxies disagree.

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It sounds like you are dealing with a situation where there are two healthcare proxies, and one of them is a spouse. Could you clarify what specific legal issue or question you have regarding this scenario?
Non spouse wants to move family member out of state, what rights are there as a non spouse
Got it. Since you're in Connecticut, here’s some general information about healthcare proxies:
- In Connecticut, a healthcare proxy (also known as a healthcare representative) has the authority to make medical decisions for an incapacitated person.
- If there are two healthcare proxies, their decisions must be made jointly unless otherwise specified in the healthcare directive.
- The healthcare proxy’s authority typically includes decisions about the person’s care, treatment, and living arrangements, including moving them out of state.
Could you provide more details about the situation? For example, why does the non-spouse want to move the family member out of state?
The family member wants to come home to be with her family, but not competent to make decisions
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In Connecticut, the healthcare proxy or proxies have the authority to make decisions for someone who is not competent. If there are two proxies and they disagree, the situation can become complex. Some additional points:
- Decisions must be made in the incapacitated person's best interest.
- Courts can intervene if proxies cannot agree.
Would you like more information on how to address this disagreement legally?