Advance Directives

by American Cancer Society

This resource provides information on advance directives, which is a legal document that outlines a patient's treatment preferences and wishes about their health care. It discusses different types of advance directives, such as the living will, the durable power of attorney for health care (medical power of attorney). POLST (physician orders for life-sustaining treatment) forms, and do not resuscitate (DNR) orders. It also includes a list of frequently asked questions about advance directives.

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