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How does this Act define an advance directive? PDF Print E-mail

Under this federal law, an advance directive is defined as:

A written instruction, such as a living will or durable power of attorney for health care, recognized under state law (whether statutory or as recognized by the courts of the State), relating to the provision of health care when the individual is incapacitated.

 
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