In a living will, __________

A) patients can guarantee that doctors will follow their wishes with regard to life-sustaining interventions
B) people can anticipate all future medical conditions and state their wishes in each case, including persistent vegetative states
C) people specify the treatments they do or do not want in case of a terminal illness, coma, or other near-death situation
D) people appoint a friend or relative to act as their proxy, authorizing the proxy to make health-care decisions on their behalf


Answer: C

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