title: In re Browning.
abstract: HELD: Prior judicial approval is not required for a surrogate to exercise the state constitutional right of self-determination of a patient who has become incompetent and who, while competent, specifically expressed her wishes regarding medical treatment decisions orally or in writing. The surrogate, in so exercising that right, must satisfy herself that certain requirements are met.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Brockmann
mesh_terms: D016223:Advance Directives / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D001927:Brain Diseases; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D004750:Enteral Nutrition; D005260:Female; D005431:Florida; D006801:Humans; D007872:Legal Guardians / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D016743:Mental Competency / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D028761:Withholding Treatment