Which of the Following Is the Legal Term for an Advance

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the legal term for an advance directive that specifies an individual's end-of-life wishes for medical treatment without necessarily appointing a designee to make legal decisions for him or her?

• A) living will
• B) durable power of attorney
• C) patient self-determination
• D) health care proxy
• E) instructive directive at end of life

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