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What is a advanced directive

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A legal document that states a person's wishes about receiving medical care if that person is no longer able to make medical decisions because of a serious illness or injury. I hope that my answer helps you.

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a written statement of a person's wishes regarding medical treatment, often including a living will, made to ensure those wishes are carried out should the person be unable to communicate them to a doctor.

Step-by-step explanation:

If someone wants a specific treatment plan in case if they die they have a written advanced directive.

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