Janice is in a persistent vegetative state and is kept alive by a respirator. If the respirator were removed, she would die immediately. She has a living will, which says she does not want artificial food or hydration; it does not mention respirators. She also has a durable power of attorney, naming her best friend, Candy, as her proxy. Which of the following is false?
Select one:
a. Candy must decide what Janice would want based on her knowledge of Janice
b. Since the living will does not address the circumstance of respirators, Janice’s proxy must make the decision
c. Candy cannot be Janice’s proxy, because Candy is not a family member
d. Candy can make a decision without speaking to Janice’s family
Answer : The answer is option c.
Based on given information, Candy is Janice's proxy. But option c states that Candy cannot be Janice's proxy because Candy is Janice's friend not a family member. So, option c is false. Hence option c is the correct answer.
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