living will

Definition of "living will"
  1. A legal document specifying your preferences for medical care if you become unable to communicate your wishes
How to use "living will" in a sentence
  1. After some thoughtful planning, he drafted a living will just in case.
  2. The doctor respected her living will and didn't perform any invasive procedures.
  3. Having a living will can reduce family conflicts over medical decisions.
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