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sc00by25

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If an older adult wishes to have another person make health care decisions in his behalf should he become unable to do so himself, he should appoint:
 
  a. a living will
  b. a health care representative
  c. a durable power of attorney for healthcare
  d. b or c

Question 2

The definition for malpractice includes which of the following?
 
  a. deviation from the applicable standard of care
  a. injury or damages such as death, pain, or loss
  b. a resulting in b
  c. none of the above



mcni194

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B



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