Living Wills and Durable Power of Attorney are:
a. examples of advance directives.
b. best not spoken of in front of patients, for fear of upsetting or offending them.
c. legal documents initiated by next-of-kin after the death of a loved one.
d. usually shared by most patients with their health-care providers.
A
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