Definition: A document stating a patient's wishes regarding medical treatments. Usually included in an Advance Healthcare Directive.
Also Known As: Advance Healthcare Directive, Declaration of Physician
Living Will
From Angela Morrow, RN, former About.com Guide
Updated November 10, 2007
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