Harold has decided that he does not want to have his life prolonged by life-support machines should he ever become so injured or ill that he needs them. He decides to create a document where his wishes about life support and other treatments will be clearly stated. Harold is going to write a what is best described as a ____.
A) living will
B) fiscal proxy
C) Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order
D) writ of habeas corpus

Question

Harold has decided that he does not want to have his life prolonged by life-support machines should he ever become so injured or ill that he needs them. He decides to create a document where his wishes about life support and other treatments will be clearly stated. Harold is going to write a what is best described as a ____.​
A) living will​
B) ​fiscal proxy
C) ​Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order
D) ​writ of habeas corpus

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A living will is a legal document in which an individual specifies their wishes regarding medical treatment in case they are unable to communicate their own wishes due to illness or incapacity. It usually includes instructions about life-sustaining treatment, resuscitation, and other medical procedures.

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