Can a legal guardian make medical decisions for the incapacitated person?

Legal guardians have the authority to make general medical decisions for the incapacitated person. Guardians may generally consent to routine, noninvasive, non-experimental treatments for the incapacitated person.

Guardians must seek specific authority from the Court to administer antipsychotic medication to the incapacitated person, or for other extraordinary medical authority. A guardian is obligated to act in the best interest of the incapacitated person.

The power to commit the incapacitated person to a mental health or nursing facility requires special court proceedings in the district court.