In this case, a patient who is incapable of participating in health-care decisions requires a pacemaker generator replacement. Because the pacemaker may no longer be necessary, the issues of surrogacy and surrogate decision-making are considered. Where there are no involved family members, each state has procedures for finding an appropriate ombudsman for the patient who can assist in healthcare choices.
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