Professional guardianship state of
Florida Questions with Correct
Answers
A durable power of attorney or health care surrogate cannot do what? - ANSWER-
DPOA or HCS cannot enforce medical decisions or enforce placement if the principle
is unwilling.
Who audits the Guardian reports? - ANSWER-Clerk of the courts
Three key components to informed consent. What are they? - ANSWER-Full
disclosure of all the issues, capacity to understand the information provided, and the
ability to make the decision without coercion or force.
Best interest. - ANSWER-When a decision is based on best interest the guardian
should obtain independent professional opinions in writing.
Substituted judgment - ANSWER-A guardian should learn how the ward handled his
or her affairs prior to becoming incapacitated so that the guardian will be able to
make decisions for the word based on the principle of substituted judgment.
The principle of best interest - ANSWER-If the guardian is unable to determine what
the ward would have done or decided on a particular issue, the guardian must make
the decision based on the principle of best interest. Best interest should obtain
independent professional opinions in writing.
The concept of least restrictive alternative means? - ANSWER-The guardian will
choose the option that allows the ward leastrestriction while maintaining safety and
protection.
Durable power of attorney, healthcare surrogate, living trust, and co-owner of a joint
account. The individual must be what in order to set up these pre-incapacity
instruments. - ANSWER-Capacitated. Or competent
What rights does the ward have with voluntary guardianship? - ANSWER-The right
to review and receive guardian reports, the petitions, or other petitions. The ward
may also terminate the guardianship at any time.
Case management and guardianship of a person are similar except that the guardian
cannon force? - ANSWER-The guardian can enforce compliance with medication
and placement while a case manager cannot.
What kind of a trust can an individual set up to avoid guardianship and probate of his
or her estate? - ANSWER-Living trust
, What does a healthcare surrogate not have the authority to do? - ANSWER-A health
care surrogate does not have the authority to place the patient into a facility if the
patient is refusing to go there and to force medical treatment upon the patient if he or
she refuses
Why would the guardian want to review advance directives even if they are not in
effect? - ANSWER-There may be an indication of the words wishes, that will give
guidance on the principle of substituted judgment
What is an example of an agency that may provide case management services to at
risk individuals? - ANSWER-Department of children and family DCF, or community
care for the elderly CCE
What are two things the guardian must submit to the courts under voluntary
guardianship? - ANSWER-The guardian must submit a physician statement that the
ward is competent along with the annual report to the court
What does a healthcare surrogate have authority to perform? - ANSWER-Consent or
refuse treatment, authorize admission or discharge from facilities, authorize release
of information, select or discharge care providers, apply for benefits and make
decisions about life-sustaining treatment.
What services are provided to an individual under Florida statute 415 - ANSWER-
Emergency removal from residence, emergency medical treatment, emergency
protective services for persons who are at risk of death or injury. Florida statute 415
is adult protective services act.
Florida statute 415 - ANSWER-Adult protective services act. Florida statute 415
Who can appoint a proxy to make decisions for a incapacitated person? - ANSWER-
A facility or healthcare provider may appoint a proxy to make decisions for the
person if the individual did not designate a health care surrogate or prepare any
advanced directives prior to becoming incapacitated.
Who can the VA appoint to manage funds for an incapacitated veteran or his
dependents? - ANSWER-Fidicuary or guardian.
What is the name of the disorder that patients may have repetitive actions such as
frequent handwashing, checking to see if all the appliances are off, etc. - ANSWER-
Obsessive compulsive disorder or OCD
Patients with delirium, mania, or schizophrenia often have - ANSWER-Hallucinations
and delusions
Who serves as the guardian advocate when his ward has been baker acted -
ANSWER-The guardian of the person
Florida statute 394 - ANSWER-Statue 394 Florida mental health act more commonly
known as the Baker act. This governs the actions of the professions for the process
of involuntary examination/treatment in a mental health facility.
Florida Questions with Correct
Answers
A durable power of attorney or health care surrogate cannot do what? - ANSWER-
DPOA or HCS cannot enforce medical decisions or enforce placement if the principle
is unwilling.
Who audits the Guardian reports? - ANSWER-Clerk of the courts
Three key components to informed consent. What are they? - ANSWER-Full
disclosure of all the issues, capacity to understand the information provided, and the
ability to make the decision without coercion or force.
Best interest. - ANSWER-When a decision is based on best interest the guardian
should obtain independent professional opinions in writing.
Substituted judgment - ANSWER-A guardian should learn how the ward handled his
or her affairs prior to becoming incapacitated so that the guardian will be able to
make decisions for the word based on the principle of substituted judgment.
The principle of best interest - ANSWER-If the guardian is unable to determine what
the ward would have done or decided on a particular issue, the guardian must make
the decision based on the principle of best interest. Best interest should obtain
independent professional opinions in writing.
The concept of least restrictive alternative means? - ANSWER-The guardian will
choose the option that allows the ward leastrestriction while maintaining safety and
protection.
Durable power of attorney, healthcare surrogate, living trust, and co-owner of a joint
account. The individual must be what in order to set up these pre-incapacity
instruments. - ANSWER-Capacitated. Or competent
What rights does the ward have with voluntary guardianship? - ANSWER-The right
to review and receive guardian reports, the petitions, or other petitions. The ward
may also terminate the guardianship at any time.
Case management and guardianship of a person are similar except that the guardian
cannon force? - ANSWER-The guardian can enforce compliance with medication
and placement while a case manager cannot.
What kind of a trust can an individual set up to avoid guardianship and probate of his
or her estate? - ANSWER-Living trust
, What does a healthcare surrogate not have the authority to do? - ANSWER-A health
care surrogate does not have the authority to place the patient into a facility if the
patient is refusing to go there and to force medical treatment upon the patient if he or
she refuses
Why would the guardian want to review advance directives even if they are not in
effect? - ANSWER-There may be an indication of the words wishes, that will give
guidance on the principle of substituted judgment
What is an example of an agency that may provide case management services to at
risk individuals? - ANSWER-Department of children and family DCF, or community
care for the elderly CCE
What are two things the guardian must submit to the courts under voluntary
guardianship? - ANSWER-The guardian must submit a physician statement that the
ward is competent along with the annual report to the court
What does a healthcare surrogate have authority to perform? - ANSWER-Consent or
refuse treatment, authorize admission or discharge from facilities, authorize release
of information, select or discharge care providers, apply for benefits and make
decisions about life-sustaining treatment.
What services are provided to an individual under Florida statute 415 - ANSWER-
Emergency removal from residence, emergency medical treatment, emergency
protective services for persons who are at risk of death or injury. Florida statute 415
is adult protective services act.
Florida statute 415 - ANSWER-Adult protective services act. Florida statute 415
Who can appoint a proxy to make decisions for a incapacitated person? - ANSWER-
A facility or healthcare provider may appoint a proxy to make decisions for the
person if the individual did not designate a health care surrogate or prepare any
advanced directives prior to becoming incapacitated.
Who can the VA appoint to manage funds for an incapacitated veteran or his
dependents? - ANSWER-Fidicuary or guardian.
What is the name of the disorder that patients may have repetitive actions such as
frequent handwashing, checking to see if all the appliances are off, etc. - ANSWER-
Obsessive compulsive disorder or OCD
Patients with delirium, mania, or schizophrenia often have - ANSWER-Hallucinations
and delusions
Who serves as the guardian advocate when his ward has been baker acted -
ANSWER-The guardian of the person
Florida statute 394 - ANSWER-Statue 394 Florida mental health act more commonly
known as the Baker act. This governs the actions of the professions for the process
of involuntary examination/treatment in a mental health facility.
