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A quick definition of written directive:

A written directive is a document that explains what someone wants to happen with their medical treatment if they become unable to communicate or make decisions for themselves. It can also designate a person to make healthcare decisions on their behalf. This document only takes effect when the person is deemed incompetent and unable to make decisions for themselves. It is important to have a written directive to ensure that a person's wishes are respected and followed in the event of incapacity.

A more thorough explanation:

A written 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. There are two types of written directives:

An advance directive is a document that designates a surrogate decision-maker for healthcare matters in case the person becomes incompetent. The power of attorney for healthcare must be in writing and signed by the principal. The agent must make decisions in accordance with the principal's relevant instructions, if there are any, or in the principal's best interests.

Example: A person creates an advance directive that designates their spouse as their healthcare proxy in case they become unable to make decisions for themselves due to a medical condition.

A do-not-resuscitate order is a written directive that instructs healthcare providers not to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if the person's heart stops or they stop breathing. This order is usually given when the person is terminally ill or has a medical condition that makes resuscitation unlikely to be successful.

Example: A person with a terminal illness creates a do-not-resuscitate order that instructs healthcare providers not to perform CPR if their heart stops or they stop breathing.

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

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guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
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Oooooo me too
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omg is this good or bad
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Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
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it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
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reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
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NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
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also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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