Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
advance directive
English answer:
An advance directive tells your doctor what kind of care you would like to have if you become unable to make medical decisions
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Annika Neudecker
Sep 28, 2004 17:47
19 yrs ago
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English term
advance directive
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In hospital setting, patient is required to provide a copy of it. Is it same as "last will and testament"?
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An advance directive tells your doctor what kind of care you would like to have if you become unable to make medical decisions (if you are in a coma, for example). If you are admitted to the hospital, the hospital staff will probably talk to you about advance directives.
Source: http://familydoctor.org/x1625.xml
Source: http://familydoctor.org/x1625.xml
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