Author Question: Instead of a living will, Christina opted for a durable power of attorney for health care because ... (Read 108 times)

tfester · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Instead of a living will, Christina opted for a durable power of attorney for health care because she wanted

A) her husband, acting as proxy, to choose the right course of treatment, for her.
B) a document that she could update regularly in case her feelings changed.
C) to make sure that her exact wishes regarding medical treatments will be followed.
D) to be able to opt for active euthanasia if she so desired.

Question 2

In the event of a terminal illness, a living will does which of the following?

A) Gives doctors permission to end the person's life
B) Indicates which medical treatment a person wishes to receive or not receive
C) Nominates a proxy to make medical decisions for the person
D) Designates the person's heirs