As an adult care clinician, consider the following questions and discussion points with young adults.
Legal Choices for Making Health Care Decisions:
1. Which of the following best applies to you?
a. I can make all of my own health care choices.
b. I need some help making health care choices. I consent for (NAME) to help me when I want it.
c. I have a legal guardian. NAME ______________________
d. I need a referral to community services for legal help with health care decisions and guardianship.
2. How important is it for you to take care of your own health care?
3. How confident do you feel in your ability to take care of your own health care?
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Last Updated
03/17/2025
Source
American Academy of Pediatrics