Condition
Organ donation
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 19 February 20051 min read
Alternative names
Special medical power of attorney; Power of attorney; Verbal directions for future care; Durable medical power of attorney; DNR - do not resuscitate; Advanced care directives; 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.
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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