The public guardian shall consider the religious and ethical beliefs of the ward when making decisions on the ward's behalf. The public guardian shall consider nonmedical remedial treatment in accordance with a recognized method of healing when this choice would be consistent with the beliefs held by the ward while competent.
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 52:27G-28
Consideration of ward's beliefs
Known as the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults Act
The act spans §§ 52:27G-1 to 52:27G-9 (49 sections).
L. 1985, c. 298, s. 9.
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