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Learning objectives:<br />

Describe the context and intent <strong>of</strong> recent legislation<br />

expanding authority <strong>of</strong> Healthcare Powers <strong>of</strong> Attorney<br />

regarding involuntary psychiatric <strong>treatment</strong><br />

List three legal and three clinical implications <strong>of</strong> the<br />

new statute<br />

Discuss the ethical framework around the issue <strong>of</strong><br />

surrogate decision-making and describe how it applies<br />

to the participant’s own practice

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