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Patients who might be on a tug of war between life and death can make things easier in the future by creating a living will. Do not be misled by the termit has nothing to do with a traditional will or trust that is used to distribute properties and possessions after a persons death. Instead, [...]

The dilemma whether to extend the life of Terri Schiavo, whose case was once very controversial, could have been avoided had she written a living will or an advance directive that clearly states the kind of treatments and life support systems she would prefer or decline. Before, creating an advance directive would mean consulting a [...]

More than just a living will, in end-of-life situations you need something more. Living wills are often referred to as advance directives or advance decisions with regards to your medical concerns. But a living will is just part of an overall advance directive describing specific treatment preferences during unexpected situations where you are unable to [...]