Verbal directions for future care
Alternative names
Special medical power of attorney; Power of attorney; Advanced care directives; Durable medical power of attorney; DNR - do not resuscitate; Organ donation; Living will
Definition
Advanced care directives are specific instructions, prepared in advance, that are intended to direct a person’s medical care if he or she becomes unable to do so in the future.
Last revised: December 4, 2012
by Amalia K. Gagarina, M.S., R.D.
by Amalia K. Gagarina, M.S., R.D.
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