A statement made by a competent person about choices for medical treatment should he or she become unable to make such decisions or communicate them at some time in the future is called a(n):
A) preparatory directive.
B) letter of attestation.
C) statement of intent.
D) advance directive.

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An advance directive is a statement made by a competent person about choices for medical treatment should he or she become unable to make such decisions or communicate them at some time in the future. This document can help ensure that a person's medical wishes are honored even if he or she is unable to communicate them.

A Statement Made by a Competent Person About Choices for Medical