Illinois Compiled Statutes 405 ILCS 5/3-601.2 – Consent to admission by healthcare surrogate
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 405 ILCS 5/3-601.2
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
A surrogate decision maker under the Health Care Surrogate Act may not consent to the admission to a mental health facility of a person who lacks decision making capacity. A surrogate may, however, petition for involuntary admission pursuant to this Code. This Section does not affect the authority of a court appointed guardian.