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 Definition: [n]  a document written by someone still legally capable requesting that they should be allowed to die if subsequently severely disabled or suffering terminal illness; "after he discovered he had AIDS he drew up a living will"
 
 See Also: instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document

 

 

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 Definition: a legal document which states your medical preferences for treatment and resuscitation in the event you can no longer speak for yourself.
 

 

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