Asked by
Angela Holmes
on Dec 11, 2024Verified
Instruction from a patient to all who may need to know that the patient has empowered a representative to make health care decisions
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
Durable Power Of Attorney
Also known as health care power of attorney, it is an instruction from the patient to all who might need to know that the patient has empowered a representative to make health care decisions and the discontinuation of life support.
Health Care Decisions
Health care decisions refer to choices and determinations made about medical treatment and patient care, often involving considerations of ethical, legal, and personal health factors.
- Understand the value of having advance directives, including living wills and durable power of attorney for making healthcare decisions.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the value of having advance directives, including living wills and durable power of attorney for making healthcare decisions.