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Question 1

The 'five wishes' document is notable because it combines which two documents?

Accepted Answer

A living will and a healthcare proxy

Answer

The Five Wishes document combines a living will (treatment preferences) and a healthcare proxy (agent designation) into a single, consumer-friendly advance directive recognized in most states.

Question 2

Which federal law governs the portability of advance directives across state lines for patients in federally funded healthcare facilities?

Accepted Answer

The Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)

Answer

The Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA) requires Medicare and Medicaid-funded facilities to inform patients of their right to make advance directives and to honor valid out-of-state directives.

Question 3

An agent under a healthcare proxy generally cannot:

Accepted Answer

Override a valid POLST signed by the principal when competent

Answer

A valid POLST reflects the principal's own expressed wishes as a physician's order, and a healthcare proxy agent generally cannot override the principal's direct, documented instructions.

Question 4

Why is it important to provide copies of advance directives to multiple parties?

Accepted Answer

To ensure healthcare providers, the agent, and family members have access when needed in an emergency

Answer

Advance directives are only effective if accessible; providing copies to the healthcare agent, physicians, and family members ensures the document can be located and honored in an emergency.

Question 5

A principal who regains capacity after a period of incapacity:

Accepted Answer

Automatically regains decision-making authority, superseding the agent's authority

Answer

When a principal regains capacity, their own decision-making authority is automatically restored and takes precedence over any agent acting under a durable or springing POA.

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