Violet Dies Without a Will

question 17

Multiple Choice

Violet dies without a will.State laws that determine how the estate of Violet,or of any decedent,will be distributed in such a circumstance are known as

• A)constructive trusts.
• B)durable powers of attorney.
• C)statutes of descent and distribution.
• D)will substitutes.

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Definitions:

Patient Care Partnership

A framework emphasizing the collaborative relationship between patients and healthcare providers, focusing on respect, communication, and shared decision-making.

Advance Directives

Legal documents that allow individuals to outline their preferences for medical treatment and care should they become unable to communicate their wishes.

Nonmaleficence

A core principle in medical ethics that means to do no harm to patients.

Beneficence

The ethical principle that obliges healthcare professionals to act in the best interest of their patients, promoting good and preventing harm.