KUALA LUMPUR: In addition to making an advance medical directive (AMD) a patient can also decide on writing a living will, appoint a power of attorney (POA) or a health-care proxy.
A living will can specify the types of medical treatment to be administered if the patient becomes incapacitated, suffers an incurable and irreversible illness or condition and directs that life-sustaining measures be suspended or discontinued.
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