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Should a mentally disabled patient's family and doctors have the right to make decisions on their behalf if they are unable to agree to surgery/procedures?
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Answer | Percentage | Votes | |
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Total: 736 | |||
A. | Yes, if a patient is unable to make a decision then the doctors and family members should make the choice that is best for them. | 58.15 % | 428 |
B. | In general yes the decision should be made by others, but if the surgery is in any way controversial then the courts should decide. | 21.33 % | 157 |
C. | No, the patients have the same rights as anyone. If they cannot make a decision then the courts must decide. | 14.13 % | 104 |
D. | Doctors/family should only make decisions on small matters. Anything more important should be taken out of their hands. | 6.39 % | 47 |