What does a DNR order direct the health care team to withhold?
QUESTION
What is the role of a durable power of attorney for health care (DPOA-HC)?
QUESTION
What is the legal and ethical basis for honoring advance directives?
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ANSWER
Patient autonomy and the right to refuse medical treatment. Ethical principles and laws protect self-determination, ensuring healthcare respects individual rights even when direct communication is impossible.