An advance directive is MOST accurately defined as a:

Question

A) written document that expresses the wants, needs, and desires of a patient in reference to his or her future medical care.
B) legal document that describes which life-sustaining procedures are to be performed if the patient's condition acutely deteriorates.
C) notarized document that is executed by a terminally ill patient's family when the patient develops cardiopulmonary arrest.
D) general guideline provided to the paramedic by the medical director that stipulates the level of care provided to terminally ill patients.

Answer 1

Answer: A) written document that expresses the wants, needs, and desires of a patient in reference to his or her future medical care.