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Asked by Angelica Medina on Jul 19, 2024

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The chart lists the patient's daughter as having medical durable power of attorney for the patient.How does this impact the patient's care?

A) The daughter is an attorney and plans to sue to the nursing staff and hospital for malpractice after the patient's death.
B) The daughter can provide consent for medical procedures if the patient becomes unresponsive or disoriented.
C) The patient's daughter must be consulted before asking the patient to consent to medical procedures.
D) The patient's daughter will translate medical terminology used by health care providers when communicating with the patient.

Medical Durable Power

A legal document that grants someone the authority to make healthcare decisions on another's behalf in the event they are unable to do so themselves.

Attorney

A professional authorized to practice law, representing and advising clients in legal matters.

Consent

Agreement or permission given for something to happen or be done, often after consideration and understanding of implications.

  • Grasp the legal and ethical implications of assigning medical durable power of attorney in patient care.
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LeAnte CraftJul 25, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Medical durable power of attorney allows the patient's daughter to make medical decisions for the patient in the event that the patient is unable to do so.Medical durable power of attorney does not indicate a plan to sue for malpractice or require consultation before obtaining consent for procedures.Medical translation is not part of medical durable power of attorney.

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