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Ann Was Seriously Ill and Feared That She Might Lapse

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Ann was seriously ill and feared that she might lapse into a coma or somehow become unable to speak or act for herself in her medical emergency. She is aware that agents ordinarily lose their authority to act for principals who become mentally disabled. She nevertheless desires to have her husband Alberto make medical decisions and speak on her behalf. She is particularly concerned about existing on life support in a persistent and incurable vegetative state. Is there any action that she might take to enable Alberto to act for her?


Definitions:

Parietal Lobe

A region of the brain associated with processing sensory information concerning the body's position and navigation.

Frontal Lobe

The frontal lobe is a region in the brain involved in decision making, problem solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the cerebrum responsible for hearing, understanding language, and storing memories.

Occipital Lobe

The region of the brain located at the back of the head, responsible for processing visual information.

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