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  2. Advance healthcare directive - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advance_healthcare_directive

    v. t. e. An advance healthcare directive, also known as living will, personal directive, advance directive, medical directive or advance decision, is a legal document in which a person specifies what actions should be taken for their health if they are no longer able to make decisions for themselves because of illness or incapacity. In the U.S ...

  3. How to Make Your Advance Directives - WebMD

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    A helpful place to start when considering your advance directives is possible medical care situations based on your current health. Schedule an appointment with your doctor where you can candidly ...

  4. Advance Directives and Medical Power of Attorney - WebMD

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    Update History. Advance directives are legally binding and tell doctors what life extending measures you want taken, or not taken, if you are unable to communicate. Medical power of attorney ...

  5. Patient Self-Determination Act - Wikipedia

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    The right to make an advance health care directive; Facilities must inquire as to whether the patient already has an advance health care directive, and make note of this in their medical records. Facilities must provide education to their staff and affiliates about advance health care directives.

  6. Preparing an Advance Directive - WebMD

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    Many experts suggest filling out three of the most common advance directives used for end-of-life care: Living wills typically specify medical treatment that is desired (or not desired). For ...

  7. Advance Directives: Having the Talk - WebMD

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    Advance directives are legal documents that take effect when someone is no longer able to speak for himself or herself. They include: Living will: a legal document that guides health care ...

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