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What is defined by state law as a patient being incapacitated?.

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Question ❓: What is defined by state law as a patient being incapacitated?.

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To establish legal incapacity, a court must determine that a person can no longer manage some or all personal affairs and court intervention is necessary to protect the person. ... An inability to meet essential requirements of physical health, safety, or self-care without protective intervention by someone.

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