health directives

Care planning documents

Health directives are legal documents specifying what medical care a person wants if they become unable to communicate their wishes.

A living will states preferences about life-sustaining treatment; a healthcare power of attorney designates someone to make medical decisions on your behalf.

Together they're often called advance directives: Have you filed your health directives with your doctor?

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Permission inferred, not stated

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