The medical device or procedure can be a drug, ventilator (breathing machine), surgery, therapy or artificially provided fluids and nutrition.
Does New Jersey recognize an advance directive that is valid in another state?.Can my life insurance company, health insurance company, physician, hospital, nursing home or any other healthcare facility require me to have an advance directive?.Can having an advance directive affect my life insurance, health insurance or the benefits I receive from a governmental benefits program?.Can my healthcare representative make decisions for me if I am still able to make my own decisions?Īnswer: No, your healthcare representative can only make decisions for you if your physician has evaluated you and determined that you are unable to understand your diagnosis, treatment options or the possible benefits and harms of the treatment options.