The term living will, advance directive, living will or advance directive, means a document written by a citizen, regardless of age, expressed its willingness to advance, so that it compliance at the time not be able to speak personally, about the care and treatment of health or, once it gets the death, the fate of his body or bodies thereof.
Its application means in anticipation of that person was not aware or enough power for proper communication.
To be always effective, this document be incorporated into the registry for advance directives and patient history for easy access both by medical professionals as to be able to make the revocation or modification.
Limitation of therapeutic effort: I do not want to prolong my life by artificial means, such as life support, intravenous fluids, drugs (including antibiotics) or fed (nasogastric tube).
Palliative Care: I request adequate care at the end of life, that I give drugs to offset my suffering, especially, even if they may shorten my life, terminal sedation, and let me die in peace.
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