Which of the following terms best describes a living will?
a) Medical directive
The living will is a type of advance medical directive in which the
individual of sound mind documents treatment preferences.
b) Proxy directive
A proxy directive is the appointment and authorization of another
individual to make medical decisions on behalf of the person who
created an advance directive when he/she is no loner able to speak for
him/herself.
c) Health care power of attorney
Health care power of attorney is a legal document that enables the
signer to designate another individual to make health care decisions on
his/her behalf when he/she is unable to do so.
d) Durable power of attorney for health
A durable power of attorney for health care is a legal document that
enables the signer to designate another individual to make health care
decisions on his/her behalf when he/she is unable to do so.
a) Medical directive
The living will is a type of advance medical directive in which the
individual of sound mind documents treatment preferences.
b) Proxy directive
A proxy directive is the appointment and authorization of another
individual to make medical decisions on behalf of the person who
created an advance directive when he/she is no loner able to speak for
him/herself.
c) Health care power of attorney
Health care power of attorney is a legal document that enables the
signer to designate another individual to make health care decisions on
his/her behalf when he/she is unable to do so.
d) Durable power of attorney for health
A durable power of attorney for health care is a legal document that
enables the signer to designate another individual to make health care
decisions on his/her behalf when he/she is unable to do so.