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  2. Advance Directives and Medical Power of Attorney - WebMD

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    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 designates a person ...

  3. Advance healthcare directive - Wikipedia

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    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. it has a ...

  4. How to Make Your Advance Directives - WebMD

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    There are two types of advance directives: Health care proxy. This is a document that names the person who will make your medical decisions if you can’t. It’s also called a durable power of ...

  5. Your Guide to End of Life Planning - Healthline

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    A complete end of life plan can give you and your loved ones confidence and security. Following this checklist will ensure your plan is solid and meets your needs: Make a list of your assets ...

  6. 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.

  7. 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 ...

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