Tuesday, July 2, 2002

Advance Directives Your patient asks some questions about types of advanced directives. You stop and think about the terms. You know that... A Living Will (which is a set of instructions) and a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care (which designates a proxy) are... 1. written by the patient 2. authorized by a physician 3. best understood by you, a physician, after you have completed your own 4. not accepted in all states A. 1,2,3 B. 1,3 C. 2,4 D. 4 Helpful for patients and yourself is a thoughtful guide from the Ohio Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. B is the answer. 7:58:30 PM

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