Which Statements Are Accurate with Regard to a Living Will

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which statements are accurate with regard to a living will? (Select all that apply.)

• A) An attorney is required to draft a living will.
• B) Living wills are recognized as legal documents in Canada.
• C) A living will does not let the person select someone to make decisions for them.
• D) Living wills are recognized as legal documents in 47 states in the United States, the District of Columbia, and Guam.
• E) The living will is filled out by the individual and witnessed by a person who will benefit by the death of that individual.
• F) A living will is a legal document that describes the kind of medical or life-sustaining treatments the person would want if seriously or terminally ill.

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Definitions:

Coordination

The set of mechanisms used in an organization to link the actions of its subunits into a consistent pattern.

Functional Specialization

The division of work into specialized tasks or roles to increase efficiency and expertise.

Technical Standpoint

An perspective or opinion that focuses on the technical or practical aspects of a situation.

Horizontal Specialization

A division of work in an organization where tasks are divided among employees on the same hierarchical level, based on expertise or functional areas.