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Advance Directives and Do Not Resuscitate Orders

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American Academy of Family Physicians

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Learn how advanced directives, such as a living will, durable power of attorney for health care, and do not resuscitate order, can be used to tell your doctor and loved ones what kind of treatment you would want if unable to make medical decisions.

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Review Date

6/1/2011