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Advanced Directive

Description:

An advanced directive, also known as a living will or healthcare directive, is a legal document that allows an individual to specify their medical wishes and decisions in advance for situations when they are no longer able to make those decisions.

Sample sentences:

1. She created an advanced directive to ensure her medical decisions were respected even if she became incapacitated.
2. The patient's family referred to his advanced directive to determine the course of action to be taken during his critical condition.
3. Doctors relied on the advanced directive to guide their treatment plan and follow the patient's preferences.

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