Which of the following statements is true of living wills?
A) Living wills only take effect if people are unable to speak for themselves.
B) There is no legal basis in the United States for carrying out any form of euthanasia based on living wills.
C) Physicians are more likely to follow general guidelines than specific instructions in living wills.
D) Living wills need not be drafted in accordance with state laws.
A
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