CEA Powers of Attorney & Advance Directives Flashcards
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The 'five wishes' document is notable because it combines which two documents?
Answer: A living will and a healthcare proxy
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.
Which federal law governs the portability of advance directives across state lines for patients in federally funded healthcare facilities?
Answer: The Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA)
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.
An agent under a healthcare proxy generally cannot:
Answer: Override a valid POLST signed by the principal when competent
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.
Why is it important to provide copies of advance directives to multiple parties?
Answer: To ensure healthcare providers, the agent, and family members have access when needed in an emergency
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.
A principal who regains capacity after a period of incapacity:
Answer: Automatically regains decision-making authority, superseding the agent's authority
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.
Which of the following is a best practice CEA advisors recommend when a client creates both a financial POA and a healthcare POA?
Answer: Name different agents for financial and healthcare decisions to leverage each person's strengths
Naming different agents for financial and healthcare decisions allows each agent to focus on their area of expertise and reduces the risk of conflicts of interest or decision fatigue.