Living Wills Flashcards

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What is a living will?

A

A written statement that describes an adult’s desires regarding their medical treatment when they are no longer able to express informed consent.

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What is a durable health care provider?

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A principal’s appointment of an agent to make health care decisions for them.

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How can you execute a living will?

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A signed writing and then in most states two witnesses.

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How can you revoke a living will?

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By any manifestation of intent to revoke it.

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Who is eligible to be an agent for a durable healthcare provider?

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Uniformed Health Care Decisions Act, can be a witness to the durable health care power of attorney.

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What is the authority of the agent?

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The agent must act in good faith and the statue will immunize the agent.

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