Which document outlines medical wishes?

• A. Wills
• B. Medical Power of Attorney
• C. Living Will
• D. Durable Power of Attorney

Answer: (C)

A living will is the document that outlines medical wishes. It’s a written advance directive that states what medical treatments you want or don’t want if you become unable to communicate or make decisions. It can specify preferences about life-sustaining measures, resuscitation, artificial nutrition and hydration, and end-of-life care, helping doctors and family know your care goals when you can’t speak for yourself. Wills deal with what happens to your possessions after you die, not medical care. A Medical Power of Attorney names someone to make medical decisions for you if you’re unable, but it doesn’t by itself spell out your treatment preferences. A Durable Power of Attorney usually refers to someone who handles financial affairs, though some forms can include health care decisions; in any case, it’s about who decides, not the specific medical choices.