You are missing the point that they can decide that you don't understand the gravity of the situation and can therefore decide for you.
"unless a health care provider reasonably determines the person lacks capacity to make the health care decision due to the person's demonstrated inability to understand and appreciate the nature and consequences of a health condition"
If a healthcare worker decides that you don't demonstrate the ability to appreciate consequences of not acting, they will decide to act for you. You really have to try to parse what they are saying. The above sentence can be interpreted to mean this very easily. It doesn't say anywhere that this is specifically for dementia patients or people who are otherwise not cognizant of a particular situation. That means it is for everyone.
You are missing the point that they can decide that you don't understand the gravity of the situation and can therefore decide for you.
"unless a health care provider reasonably determines the person lacks capacity to make the health care decision due to the person's demonstrated inability to understand and appreciate the nature and consequences of a health condition"
If a healthcare worker decides that you don't demonstrate the ability to appreciate consequences of not acting, they will decide to act for you. You really have to try to parse what they are saying. The above sentence can be interpreted to mean this very easily. It doesn't say anywhere that this is specifically for dementia patients or people who are otherwise not cognizant of a particular situation. That means it is for everyone.
I was just going to answer them with a less eloquent response. Thanks.
I get that, but I'm asking, is this new? Seems like that sort of thing would have to happen even before covid.