A specific request made by a competent person that directs medical care related to life-prolonging procedures if the patient loses capacity to make decisions is called a:
a. do not resuscitate order.
b. healthcare proxy.
c. informed consent.
d. living will.
D
A living will is a formal advance directive that directs medical care related to life-prolonging procedures when a person does not have the capacity to make decisions regarding health care and treatment. A do not resuscitate order is a legal medical order prohibiting resuscitation measures in the event of clinical death. A healthcare proxy is an individual designated by the person to make decisions if incapacitated. Informed consent involves decisions regarding treatments and procedures following explanation of risks and benefits.
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