Family proximity gives statements disproportionate weight.
Where this breaks
Staff and providers may treat “this is what they wanted” as authority during urgency or incapacity.
The operating move
Separate contextual confirmation from binding instruction and record the precise mandate relied upon.
Value object — The operational card
- Claim made
- Decision affected
- Actual authority
- Independent evidence
The test
Present a plausible request supported only by a relative. The institution should pause before turning relationship into consent.