Temporary Substitute Decision Makers (TSDMs) for Persons Committed and Deemed

question 73

Multiple Choice

Temporary substitute decision makers (TSDMs) for persons committed and deemed incapable of making decisions about treatment are

• A) Public Trustees appointed by the state.
• B) chosen by the family, by procedures that are specific to jurisdictions.
• C) appointed by the person when they are healthy.
• D) selected by methods specific to jurisdictions, but such persons are chosen by the individual, family, or are appointed by the state.
• E) are selected by methods specific to jurisdictions, but always comprise committees selected by court or tribunal.

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