The Authority of a Healthcare Agent to Act on Behalf

question 13

Multiple Choice

The authority of a healthcare agent to act on behalf of the patient

• A)continues even if the patient cancels it.
• B)continues even if the patient is physically or mentally incapacitated.
• C)only includes the elderly.
• D)only includes minors.

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