Living Will
Medicare Glossary
Also called a medical directive or advance directive, a living will is a legal written document that usually comes into effect when you are no longer conscious. It outlines the type of treatments you do or don't want in the event you can't speak for yourself, such as whether you want to be put on life support or not.
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