patient who is unable to consent determines that the person is not reasonably available, is not willing to make health care decisions for the patient, or is unable to consent as defined in Section 446620(6)(8). (D)(E) An attending physician or other health care professional responsible for the care of a patient who is unable to consent may not give priority or authority under pursuant to subsections (A)(5) through (8) (A)(10) to a person if the attending physician or health care professional has actual knowledge that, before becoming unable to consent, the patient did not want that person involved in decisions concerning his care. (E)(F) This section does not authorize a person to make health care decisions on behalf of a patient who is unable to consent if, in the opinion of the certifying physicians, the inability to patient’s consent is temporary, and the attending physician or other health care professional responsible for the care of the patient determines that the delay occasioned by postponing treatment until the patient regains the ability to consent will not result in significant detriment to the health. patient’s (F)(G) A person authorized to make health care decisions under pursuant to subsection (A) of this section must shall base those decisions on the wishes to the extent that the patient’s patient’s wishes can be determined. Where the wishes cannot be patient’s determined, the person must shall base the decision on the patient’s best interest. (G)(H) A person authorized to make health care decisions under pursuant to subsection (A) of this section either may consent or withhold consent to health care on behalf of the patient.” SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. XX
patient who is unable to consent determines that the person is not reasonably available, is not willing to make health care decisions for the patient, or is unable to consent as defined in Section 446620(6)(8). (D)(E) An attending physician or other health care professional responsible for the care of a patient who is unable to consent may not give priority or authority under pursuant to subsections (A)(5) through (8) (A)(10) to a person if the attending physician or health care professional has actual knowledge that, before becoming unable to consent, the patient did not want that person involved in decisions concerning his care. (E)(F) This section does not authorize a person to make health care decisions on behalf of a patient who is unable to consent if, in the opinion of the certifying physicians, the patient’s inability to consent is temporary, and the attending physician or other health care professional responsible for the care of the patient determines that the delay occasioned by postponing treatment until the patient regains the ability to consent will not result in significant detriment to the patient’s health. (F)(G) A person authorized to make health care decisions under pursuant to subsection (A) of this section must shall base those decisions on the patient’s wishes to the extent that the patient’s wishes can be determined. Where the patient’s wishes cannot be determined, the person must shall base the decision on the patient’s best interest. (G)(H) A person authorized to make health care decisions under pursuant to subsection (A) of this section either may consent or withhold consent to health care on behalf of the patient.” SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. XX
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