Which document designates someone to act on another person’s business or legal affairs?

• A. Power of attorney
• B. Living will
• C. Informed consent
• D. Medical records

Answer: (A)

Power of attorney is a legal document that names someone to act on another person’s business and legal affairs. It grants the agent authority to handle finances, sign documents, pay bills, and manage other legal matters on the principal’s behalf, and it can be broad or limited in scope, sometimes continuing if the principal becomes incapacitated. A living will covers end-of-life medical preferences, informed consent is the patient’s agreement to undergo a procedure after being informed of risks, and medical records are the health information kept about a patient. Because it specifically authorizes someone to manage financial and legal matters for another person, this document is the correct choice.