healthcare directive
End-of-life instructions
A healthcare directive is a legal document specifying what medical treatment a person wants—or doesn't want—if they become unable to communicate their wishes.
It typically addresses life support, resuscitation, and end-of-life care: Her healthcare directive stated she didn't want to be kept alive on machines.
Also called an advance directive or living will.
- living willPre-stated medical treatment preferences
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
- do not resuscitateOrder refusing emergency revival
- power of attorneyLegal authority for another's decisions
- notarizationOfficial document verification
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- estate planningexecutor, trust, beneficiary, will, probate
healthcare directivelast will and testament
Document directing posthumous asset distribution
healthcare directiveinvoluntary treatment
Medical care given despite refusal
healthcare directivecourt-ordered treatment
Legally mandated rehabilitation program
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