Advance directive
A legal document that takes effect if one cannot make decisions due to illness or incapacity. Different types of advance directives exist. Some, such a living will, give instructions on which measures can be used to prolong life. Others simply name a surrogate decision-maker for medical questions.
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary
A legal document that allows you to set out written wishes for your medical care and to name a person to make sure those wishes are carried out. (See also: living will, durable power of attorney for health care)
Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.
August 19, 2010, 5:10 pm
