Medical Consent Dispute Resolution

Summary

Healthcare decisions in Massachusetts are usually guided by advance directives or healthcare proxies. If your mothers wishes were not respected, there may be legal grounds to challenge the actions taken. Consulting with a local attorney can help clarify your rights and potential legal actions.

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My mother was sick with cancer. She fell ill and had to be taken to the hospital. She was completely competent when she left. At the hospital she somehow was put into hospice on life support and receiving medication to do death with dignity in Maine. My siblings had her defibrillator shut off prior to her being admitted to hospice without my consent. My mother wanted to fight *% did not want to die. Her boyfriend and I had been given verbal consent by my mom to make decisions as long as we agreed on the course of action. This was not followed. My siblings somehow made decisions that we did not agree with and i also believe did the death by dignity without our consent
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. It sounds like a complex legal issue involving medical and consent matters. Would you like to be connected with local lawyers who can better assist you with this case?
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It sounds like a very challenging and emotional situation. While I can't provide legal advice, I can share some general information:
- In Massachusetts, healthcare decisions are typically governed by advance directives or healthcare proxies.
- If your mother's wishes were not followed, there might be grounds for legal action.
- Seeking legal counsel could help clarify your rights and options.
If you decide you want to connect with a lawyer for more personalized assistance, feel free to let me know.