CPG Communication and Reporting 2

Question 1

What is the appropriate guardian response when a ward expresses disagreement with a decision made on their behalf?

Accepted Answer

Listen to and document the ward's concerns, and consider them in future decisions

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Ignore the ward's objections as they lack legal decision-making capacity

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Immediately seek to terminate the guardianship

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Transfer decision-making authority back to the ward

Question 2

Which situation typically requires a guardian to seek prior court authorization?

Accepted Answer

Selling the ward's real property or making significant financial decisions

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Scheduling routine medical appointments for the ward

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Moving a ward between two floors of the same nursing facility

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Purchasing groceries for a ward living at home

Question 3

How frequently must a professional guardian typically have contact with the ward?

Accepted Answer

Regularly, with frequency based on the ward's needs and court requirements, often monthly or quarterly

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Once per year at the annual review

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Only when the ward requests contact

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Only when medical or financial decisions need to be made

Question 4

When reporting to the court about a ward's financial status, what standard of accuracy is expected?

Accepted Answer

Complete and accurate accounting of all income, expenditures, and assets

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Approximate figures are acceptable to save time

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Only transactions over $500 need to be documented

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Financial reporting can be delegated entirely to the ward's bank

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of maintaining a communication log with third parties such as doctors, social workers, and family members?

Accepted Answer

To create a comprehensive record that supports accountability and coordination of care

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To demonstrate billable hours for fee purposes only

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To limit the amount of communication needed with care providers

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To satisfy insurance requirements for liability coverage

Question 6

If a ward's family member requests information about the ward's medical condition, what should the guardian consider first?

Accepted Answer

The ward's privacy rights, any court orders, and HIPAA regulations

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Provide all information immediately to maintain family relationships

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Whether the family member will agree with the guardian's decisions

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Whether sharing information will reduce calls to the guardian's office

Question 7

What should a guardian do when they cannot reach a ward's treating physician in a medical emergency?

Accepted Answer

Act using best judgment to protect the ward, document the decision, then notify the physician as soon as possible

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Wait until the physician is available before making any decisions

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Transfer the ward to a different facility with a more accessible physician

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Contact the court for permission before taking any emergency action