Tools for Decision-Making
New York State offers an alternative to the court system for individuals who lack the capacity to provide informed consent for those individuals with I/DD or with mental illness who do not have a legally authorized decision-maker to act on their behalf and are in need of non- emergency, major medical procedures, i.e., a colonoscopy or dental extractions under general anesthesia. This program also handles end-of-life decision- making for qualifying individuals. Surrogate Decision-Making Committee (SDMC)
An actively involved family member is someone 18 years of age or older who has demonstrated significant and ongoing involvement in an individual’s life in order to have sufficient knowledge of his/her needs. 8 Actively Involved Family Members
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