What is a living will?

A living will is a type of legal document that establishes the wishes of an individual for their medical care in the event that they are unable to make decisions for themselves due to incapacity. These documents are also known as advance directives, health care directives, or advance health care directives. In Washington, living wills are legally recognized documents that are recognized by the state. A living will allows an individual to specify their wishes regarding end of life medical treatment and care. It also enables them to state their preferences regarding artificial nutrition and hydration, the use of pain medications, and the use of medical treatments such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation. A living will can also grant an individual the right to refuse a medical treatment that they do not wish to have, or to appoint an agent to make health care decisions on their behalf. As with all legal documents, a living will must be signed by the individual and witnessed in order to be legally valid.

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