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L
Lindakennedy8
Asked June 2018
Is there a law to protect patients with Alzheimer's/ dementia to make decisions about dental work that would costs thousands?
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jeannegibbs
Jun 2018
Can you explain this a little more? Does the person with dementia want the dental work? Would it improve their life? Can they afford it? Who is patient's medical POA?
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