As P.C. becomes more frail and incoherent, how will these documents guide her treatment?
What will be an ideal response?
• P.C.'s wishes, as stated in her living will or advance directive, will be followed.
• In the event that P.C. did not complete an advance directive, power of attorney, or other such
forms, the medical care decisions would be determined by law. Because these laws vary from state
to state,
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