What is the legal paperwork outlining a person’s wishes about their end-of-life care?

• A. Hospice
• B. Advance Directives
• C. Kubler Ross
• D. Wellness

Answer: (B)

Advance directives are the legal documents that let a person spell out their end-of-life care preferences and name someone to make decisions if they can’t speak for themselves. They typically include a living will, which states which treatments should be used or avoided, and a durable power of attorney for healthcare (healthcare proxy) who can make medical decisions on the person’s behalf. These documents help ensure the individual’s wishes are honored by medical professionals and family, even when they’re not able to communicate.

Hospice is a care service focused on comfort and quality of life at the end of life, not a form. Kubler-Ross refers to a theory about stages of grief, and wellness is general health maintenance, not a specific legal document governing end-of-life choices.