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End-of-Life Planning and Advance Directives: Ensuring Personal Wishes are Respected
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What is the primary purpose of an advance directive?
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To ensure that your medical wishes are respected in the event that you become incapacitated.
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An advance directive is a legal document that allows you to express your wishes about your medical care in the event that you are unable to communicate your wishes yourself. It can include instructions about the types of medical treatment you want or do not want, as well as who you want to make decisions about your care if you are unable to do so.