What happens if I don’t have a plan?

If you cannot make decisions for yourself and have not granted someone welfare Power of Attorney the doctor responsible for your care will talk to your family and friends to find out your likely wishes. The final decision about treatment will rest with medical staff, who must make the decision they think is in your best interests. The formal steps they need to take are set out in law; they need to complete a Certificate of Incapacity under Section 47 of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 to show that they have followed the proper process.