Document prepared by patients as a statement of their medical wishes

A) libel
B) defensive medicine
C) Good Samaritan Act
D) living will
E) OSHA
F) HIPAA Privacy Rule
G) durable power of attorney
H) capacity
I) FDA
J) DEA

Living Will

Advance directive; a document, written in advance, that states the patient’s wishes regarding end-of-life care.

Medical Wishes

Instructions given by individuals regarding their preferences for medical treatments and interventions in situations where they might not be able to make decisions for themselves.