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Checklist #1 Adult Patients With Medical Decision-Making Capacity (Any Setting) is a legal document that was released by the New York State Department of Health - a government authority operating within New York.
Q: Who is Checklist #1 for?
A: Adult Patients With Medical Decision-Making Capacity
Q: What is the purpose of Checklist #1?
A: To provide guidance for medical decision-making for adult patients in any setting
Q: Who should use Checklist #1?
A: Any healthcare professional involved in the care and treatment of adult patients in New York
Q: What does 'medical decision-making capacity' mean?
A: The ability of a patient to understand, appreciate, and communicate their healthcare decisions
Q: Is Checklist #1 mandatory?
A: The use of this checklist may be mandated by local policies or regulations in New York
Q: What topics are covered in Checklist #1?
A: The checklist covers various aspects of medical decision-making and includes considerations for patient preferences, risks and benefits, and advance directives
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