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advance directive
Etymology: Fr, avancer, to move forward; L, dirigere, to direct an advance declaration of treatment preferences in case a person is unable to communicate his or her wishes. See durable power of attorney for health care, living will. Advance Statement A statement made by an adult at a time when he/she has the capacity to decide for himself/herself about the treatments he/she wishes to accept or refuse, in circumstances in the future when he/she is no longer able to make decisions or communicate his/her preferences
advance directive Advance medical directive, self-determination Medical ethics Instruction(s) that provide a mentally competent person with a
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