A(n) ____ refers to treatment preferences and the designation of a surrogate decision maker in the event that a person should become unable to make decisions on her or his own behalf as a result of coma,dementia,brain tumor or other serious medical condition.

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An advance medical directive, also known as a living will or medical power of attorney, outlines a person's preferences for medical treatment in case they become unable to communicate their wishes. It also designates a surrogate decision maker to make medical decisions on their behalf. A medical consignment is not a commonly used term in healthcare, and an executor is designated to handle a person's estate after their death, not medical decisions while they are still alive.

A(n) ____ Refers to Treatment Preferences and the Designation of a Surrogate