Voices Behind Bars: Ethical, Legal, and Practical Considerations for Surrogates Who Are Incarcerated

There are ethical and legal considerations to respecting patients' rights for surrogate decision making even when the selected surrogate is incarcerated. This article provides practical suggestions for health care teams and systems for when this situation arises.

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This article discusses the ethical and legal considerations of respecting patients' rights for surrogate decision making, specifically when the selected surrogate is incarcerated, and provides practical suggestions for healthcare teams and systems in such situations.