Q. With reference to “Living Will” consider the following statements::
1.A Living Will is a document in which an individual discloses his/her health insurance schemes to the government for availing cheaper healthcare services.
2.An adult with a sound and healthy mind can make a living will.
3.A Living Will is a part of National Health Record which can be accessed by Indian hospitals.
Which of the statement given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. Living will is a written document that allows a patient to give explicit instructions in advance about the medical treatment to be administered when he or she is terminally-ill or no longer able to express informed consent. It is a healthcare directive, in which people can state their wishes for their end-of-life care, in case they are not in a position to make that decision.
Statement 2 and 3 are correct. An adult with a sound and healthy mind can make a living will. A Living Will is a part of National Health Record which can be accessed by Indian hospitals.
Source: ForumIAS
