FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ADVANCED CARE PLANNING TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ACP DIRECTIONS Click on ‘True’ or ‘False’ to answer each question After reviewing your answer, click ‘Next Question’ arrow to continue Do not use ‘Enter’ button once you begin the quiz Good Luck and Enjoy! Next Slide
1. I have the right to refuse medical treatment, even if that treatment might keep me alive longer. TRUE FALSE
CORRECT! Some people believe that the should not undergo certain treatment if they are approaching the end of their life. This is generally because they are concerned that these treatments would only prolong the dying process, would put a burden on their family, or would keep them alive but with such a poor quality of life that it would not be worth it. Any person has the right to refuse such a treatment. The problem arises when people feel this way but are not able to speak for themselves because they are too sick. For this reason, it is important for people who feel this way to put their wishes in writing. Next Question
INCORRECT Some people believe that the should not undergo certain treatment if they are approaching the end of their life. This is generally because they are concerned that these treatments would only prolong the dying process, would put a burden on their family, or would keep them alive but with such a poor quality of life that it would not be worth it. Any person has the right to refuse such a treatment. The problem arises when people feel this way but are not able to speak for themselves because they are too sick. For this reason, it is important for people who feel this way to put their wishes in writing. Next Question
2. If my doctor believes I should undergo a treatment, then I need to undergo it, even if I do not want to. TRUE FALSE
INCORRECT As discussed for the previous question, people have the right to decide for themselves whether or not they want to undergo treatment. Patients may think about the risks and benefits of treatment differently from their doctors. Next Question
CORRECT! As discussed for the previous question, people have the right to decide for themselves whether or not they want to undergo treatment. Patients may think about the risks and benefits of treatment differently from their doctors. Next Question
3. A living will is a document saying I would not want to be kept alive on machines if I was in a terminal state or permanently unconscious. TRUE FALSE
CORRECT! These are the words that are included in most living wills. This is the only circumstance for which a living will limits the kind of treatment you would receive. Next Question
INCORRECT These are the words that are included in most living wills. This is the only circumstance for which a living will limits the kind of treatment you would receive. Next Question
4. A living will is a document saying I would not want to be kept alive on machines if I was a burden on my loved ones. TRUE FALSE
Next Question INCORRECT The living will does not take into account burden on loved ones. If you would like to include language that specifies what conditions you would want to avoid in order to not be a burden to your loved ones, each document has a section in which you can do that. For Veterans, it is labeled ‘additional preferences’ in your advance directives. For the CT living will, it is labeled ‘other specific requests’. These allow for as much detail as you wish to include. Next Question
CORRECT! The living will does not take into account burden on loved ones. If you would like to include language that specifies what conditions you would want to avoid in order to not be a burden to your loved ones, each document has a section in which you can do that. For Veterans, it is labeled ‘additional preferences’ in your advanced directives. For the CT living will, it is labeled ‘other specific requests’. These allow for as much detail as you wish to include. Next Question
5. A living will is a document saying I would not want to be kept alive on machines if I had a poor quality of life. TRUE FALSE
CORRECT! The living will does not take into account a person’s quality of life. If you would like to include language that specifies what conditions you would not find acceptable, each document has a section in which you can do that. each document has a section in which you can do that. For Veterans, it is labeled ‘additional preferences’ in your advanced directives. For the CT living will, it is labeled ‘other specific requests’. These allow for as much detail as you wish to include. Next Question
INCORRECT The living will does not take into account a person’s quality of life. If you would like to include language that specifies what conditions you would not find acceptable, each document has a section in which you can do that. each document has a section in which you can do that. For Veterans, it is labeled ‘additional preferences’ in your advanced directives. For the CT living will, it is labeled ‘other specific requests’. These allow for as much detail as you wish to include. Next Question
6. If I have filled out a will to say how I want my property divided, I do not have to complete a living will. TRUE FALSE
A will for your property is completely separate from a living will. INCORRECT A will for your property is completely separate from a living will. Next Question
A will for your property is completely separate from a living will. CORRECT! A will for your property is completely separate from a living will. Next Question
7. A health care representative or agent is someone who would make medical decisions on my behalf if I were not able to make my own decisions. TRUE FALSE
CORRECT! A health care representative or agent is someone you name to make medical decisions for you if you are not able to do so. For Veterans, this person is known as the ‘health care agent’ in your advanced directives. For CT living will, they are known as the ‘healthcare representative’. Next Question
Next Question INCORRECT A health care representative or agent is someone you name to make medical decisions for you if you are not able to do so. For Veterans, this person is known as the ‘health care agent’ in your advanced directives. For CT living will, they are known as the ‘healthcare representative’. Next Question
8. A health care agent is someone who would make medical decisions on my behalf even if I were able to make my own decisions. TRUE FALSE
CORRECT! The health care agent can only make medical decisions for you if you cannot make your own decisions. Next Question
INCORRECT The health care agent can only make medical decisions for you if you cannot make your own decisions. Next Question
9. A health care agent must be named in writing in order to have the legal authority to make health care decisions. TRUE FALSE
CORRECT! Connecticut has a law specifying who would act as your health care agent if you do not assign one. They are (in the order of priority): spouse, adult son or daughter, adult brother or sister, grandparent. Their ability to make decisions is limited. Therefore, if you want someone other than one of these and you want the person to be able to make a wider range of decisions, you need to put your decision in writing. Next Question
Next Question INCORRECT Connecticut has a law specifying who would act as your health care agent if you do not assign one. They are (in the order of priority): spouse, adult son or daughter, adult brother or sister, grandparent. Their ability to make decisions is limited. Therefore, if you want someone other than one of these and you want the person to be able to make a wider range of decisions, you need to put your decision in writing. Next Question
10. A person named as my power of attorney is someone who could make any medical decision on my behalf if I were not able to make my own decisions. TRUE FALSE
CORRECT! While a power of attorney can manage your financial affairs, only a health care agent can make medical decisions for you. Next Question
Next Question INCORRECT While a power of attorney can manage your financial affairs, only a health care agent can make medical decisions for you. Next Question
11. A living will is legal only if it is drawn up by a lawyer. TRUE FALSE
CORRECT! You do not need a lawyer to complete a living will. You only need two witnesses to sign the form. Although you can have the form notarized, you do not need to. Next Question
Next Question INCORRECT You do not need a lawyer to complete a living will. You only need two witnesses to sign the form. Although you can have the form notarized, you do not need to. Next Question
12. A health care agent is legal only if it drawn up by a lawyer. TRUE FALSE
CORRECT! You do not need a lawyer to complete a health care agent form. You only need two witnesses (other than the person being named) to sign the form. Although you can have the form notarized, you do not need to. Next Question
Next Question INCORRECT You do not need a lawyer to complete a health care agent form. You only need two witnesses (other than the person being named) to sign the form. Although you can have the form notarized, you do not need to. Next Question
13. Once I have signed a living will, I could not change my mind about how I would want to be treated. TRUE FALSE
You can decide to change your living will at any time. CORRECT! You can decide to change your living will at any time. Next Question
You can decide to change your living will at any time. INCORRECT You can decide to change your living will at any time. Next Question
14. Once I have named a health care agent, I could not change my mind and name someone else. TRUE FALSE
You can change who is your health care agent at any time. CORRECT! You can change who is your health care agent at any time. Next Question
You can change who is your health care agent at any time. INCORRECT You can change who is your health care agent at any time. Next Question
15. The best place to keep a living will is in a safety deposit box. TRUE FALSE
CORRECT! You need to make sure that your living will and health care agent forms get into the hands of doctors who make be treating you in an emergency. Otherwise, they cannot know your wishes. It is recommended that you make sure the forms are in your medical records and that your loved ones have copies. Next Question
Next Question INCORRECT You need to make sure that your living will and health care agent forms get into the hands of doctors who make be treating you in an emergency. Otherwise, they cannot know your wishes. It is recommended that you make sure the forms are in your medical records and that your loved ones have copies. Next Question
16. My doctor does not need a copy of my living will. TRUE FALSE
Next Question INCORRECT You need to make sure that your living will and health care agent forms get into the hands of doctors who make be treating you in an emergency. Otherwise, they cannot know your wishes. It is recommended that you make sure the forms are in your medical records and that your loved ones have copies. Next Question
CORRECT! You need to make sure that your living will and health care agent forms get into the hands of doctors who make be treating you in an emergency. Otherwise, they cannot know your wishes. It is recommended that you make sure the forms are in your medical records and that your loved ones have copies. Next Question
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