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Advance Directives
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What is an advance directive?
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A legal document that allows individuals to make decisions about their medical care in the event that they become unable to communicate their wishes.
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An advance directive is a legal document that allows individuals to make decisions about their medical care in the event that they become unable to communicate their wishes. These documents can include living wills, durable powers of attorney for health care, and do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders.