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- 2. a legal document that a person uses to make known his or her wishes regarding life prolonging medical treatments.
- 3. of attorney a written authorization to represent or act on another's behalf in private affairs, business, or some other legal matter.
- 6. medical care that is focused on relieving symptoms and optimizing patient comfort.
- 7. the abbreviation for cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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- 1. A general term that describes two kinds of legal documents, living wills and medical powers of attorney. These documents allow you to give instructions about future medical care and appoint a person to make healthcare decisions if you are unable to make them yourself.
- 4. the abbreviation for a physician's written order instructing healthcare providers not to attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in case of cardiac or respiratory arrest.
- 5. the abbreviation for a legal document in which you can name a person as your health care agent to make medical and mental health care decisions is you become unable to decide for yourself