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A quick definition of directive:

A directive is a legal document that explains what medical treatment a person wants if they become unable to communicate or make decisions for themselves. It designates a surrogate decision-maker for healthcare matters and is effective only upon a determination that the person lacks capacity. The agent must make decisions in accordance with the person's relevant instructions, if there are any, or in the person's best interests. A directive is also known as a medical directive, physician's directive, or written directive.

A more thorough explanation:

A directive is a legal document that outlines a person's wishes regarding medical treatment if they become unable to communicate or make decisions for themselves. It can also refer to a document that designates a surrogate decision-maker for healthcare matters.

  • An advance directive is a legal document that designates a person to make healthcare decisions on behalf of the individual if they become incapacitated.
  • A medical directive is a written document that outlines a person's wishes regarding medical treatment if they become unable to communicate or make decisions for themselves.
  • A do-not-resuscitate order is a directive that instructs healthcare providers not to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if the person's heart stops or they stop breathing.

These examples illustrate how a directive can be used to ensure that a person's wishes regarding medical treatment are respected, even if they are unable to communicate or make decisions for themselves.

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Mostlylegal
11:41
i wanna end up chicago biglaw so maybe we will work together yall
I applied to Loyola's health law fellowship so I am hoping to get that and if not I will be attending Kent
which to be clear I really like Kent
it has a gym which is very exciting for me
Mostlylegal
11:41
i would see if you could reneg uiuc, they are an up and coming school
I am going to Loyola and Kents admitted student weekend Friday and Saturday back to back
I tried to renegotiate UIUC they denied me
also did not have the best experience at my visit there and went there for undergrad
so a new environment will be nice :)
Mostlylegal
11:43
well thats good since itll make the decision easier
yes I withdrew from uiuc hoping someone else will be able to take my spot who is willing to pay that much lol
Mostlylegal
11:43
thats kind of you
hit message limit: we can all be chi big law friends HAHAH also i'm sorry about uiuc!!
best of luck everyone ❤️
is BC releasing an A's today
It's been over 3 months since my GULC interview and still nothing. This is agony they are my top choice, but I am nit hopeful lol
Mostlylegal
12:07
rip
Mostlylegal
12:07
are you at medians?
I'm above the 75th for GPA and at the median for LSAT
I figured they must've just hated me so bad, but why not just reject me sooner lol
Mostlylegal
12:19
maybe they are just scrounging up enough funds for your full ride :)
omfg penn state law scared tf out of me with that email
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"update on decision....timeline!" STOP DOING THAT
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just say it on LSAC bruh
"decision rendered"
vomit inducing email like oh my lord i thought i was gonna die
12:27
Did someone say chicago big law friends? I am in
hello chi big law friend
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