Palm Beach County Bar Association ’ s Elder Law Committee Presents : The Nuts and Bolts of Obtaining A DNR Order in a Guardianship : Bio-Ethical and Legal Perspectives January 7 , 2025 Noon – 1:30 p . m . Live on Zoom
Presenters :
Cathy Lively , Esq ., Lively Law Firm and Anné Desormier-Cartwright , Esq ., Elder & Estate Planning Attorneys PA
12:00 p . m . – 12:10 Welcome and Introduction of Speakers and Sponsors – Carolyn Landon , Esq ., Carolyn Landon , P . A .
12:10 p . m . – 12:30 p . m . The Law from a Bioethical Perspective – Cathy Lively , Esq ., Lively Law Firm Definition of Bioethics and how Bioethics relates to the law . Bioethical principle of autonomy and the legal right of self-determination Ethical and Legal Aspects of Informed Disclosure and Consent Informed Consent and DNR Orders Preserving Self-Determination : Values , Goals , and Preferences Decisional Capacity Florida Law and the ABA Commission Law : Aging 4 Ds of Surrogate Medical Decision-making The 2 pathways to DNR Orders Legal and Bioethical Aspects of Florida Stat . § 744.4431 Florida Law and the ABA Commission Law : Aging 4 Ds of Surrogate Medical Decision-making The 2 pathways to DNR Orders
Legal and Bioethical Aspects of Florida Stat . § 744.4431 Procedure – Obtaining Order Authorizing Guardian to consent for DNR Oder
12:30 p . m . – 1:30 p . m . - Nuts and Bolts of Obtaining A DNR Order in a Guardianship : Bioethics - Anné Desormier-Cartwright
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What to review before determining whether A DNR ( DO NOT RESUSCITATE ) ORDER in a |
guardianship of the person |
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Review Guardianship Authority |
3 . |
Seek Court Approval |
4 . |
Legal and Ethical Considerations : |
5 . |
Respect for the Ward ’ s Wishes |
Sponsored by :
The Florida Bar has approved this course for 1.5 General Credits , 1.5 Ethics credits , and 1.5 Certification Credits in Elder Law . Cost : $ 45 for regular PBCBA members , $ 25 for PBCBA Government members , and $ 75 for non-PBCBA members . After January 2 , 2025 , please include a $ 10 late fee . Register online @ palmbeachbar . org .
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