Health care directive

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002407",
  "term": "Health care directive",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A legal document that allows an individual to make decisions about their medical treatment in advance, should they become unable to communicate their wishes. This directive typically includes a living will, specifying desired medical interventions, and a durable power of attorney for healthcare, designating an agent to make decisions. It becomes effective upon a physician's determination of the individual's incapacity.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/health-care-directive/"
}