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:

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The statement described in the prompt is a clear definition of an advance directive. Preparatory directives and statements of intent are not commonly used terms in the context of medical decision-making. A letter of attestation is a document used to confirm the validity of a legal agreement or certification and is not directly relevant to medical treatment choices.

A Statement Made by a Competent Person About Choices for Medical