While the process for obtaining health care guardianship remains consistent, its application in custodial settings raises complex legal, ethical, and clinical questions. This session explores these challenges and examines courtroom expectations, including required evidence and testimony. It concludes with practical guidance on collaborating effectively with appointed guardians to ensure continuity of care and appropriate clinical decision-making.

• Identify the legal and clinical standards governing decisional capacity and how incarceration impacts implementation
• Paraphrase case studies that realistically present the process of obtaining court orders for health care guardianship
• Apply best practices for implementing guardianship and decision-support frameworks

Level: Intermediate