Why Might a Proxy Not Honour the Wishes Outlined in a Living

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Multiple Choice

Why might a proxy not honour the wishes outlined in a living will?

• A) The proxy does not understand the terms outlined in the document.
• B) The proxy is over-ruled by doctors who prefer to perform life-saving measures at all costs.
• C) The proxy waits too long to make decisions and then it is usually too late.
• D) The proxy finds the emotional burden of removing life support too difficult.

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