Medical Law

Advance Directive

/ ad-VANS dih-REK-tiv /

Definition

A legal document expressing healthcare wishes in advance of incapacity.

Used in Context

“Her advance directive specified no extraordinary life support measures.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: directivus, directive

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