Definitions for "Advance medical directive"
a legal document prepared when an individual is competent, and able to give informed consent. It provides guidance to the health care team if the person is no longer capable of making decisions. An advance directive may specify medical treatment to which the individual consents or refuses, designate a surrogate decision-maker, or both.
an umbrella term that includes living wills, health care powers of attorney, medical directives, and instructions for organ donations
a document, which allows you to give directions about your future medical care