Requires health care representative to make health care decisions for incapacitated patient in accordance with patient's religious beliefs.

Summary

The bill amends New Jersey’s advance‑directive law so that a designated health care representative must consider the patient’s religious beliefs when deciding on treatment. It applies to adults who lack decision‑making capacity and have named a representative in an advance directive. The change aims to ensure that end‑of‑life and other medical choices reflect the patient’s faith as well as their best interests.

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