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An individual has the right to make decision on what type of care or treatment is needed or preferred when they are sick and not in a sound mind to explain at that time.This can be done as an advance directive with legal support.This is also called as living will.
The patient who expresses their wishes in writing with regards to their medical treatment when they are not in a sound mind is called as living will
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