Palliative Care – Advance Directives Types

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Advance directives fall generally under three categories:

• Living will, which details the kind of care you want to receive when you are not able to speak for yourself.
• Durable power of attorney is a legal document that designates a specific person who will be speaking for you.
• DNR order is a physician order entered in your medical record at your request. It tells the medical team when you do not want life saving or life prolonging treatments to continue.