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living will

/ˈlɪvɪŋ wɪl/

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/ˈlɪvɪŋ wɪl/C1formallegal
  • ruЮридический документ, выражающий желания человека относительно медицинского лечения и мер по поддержанию жизни в случае, если он станет неспособен сообщить о своих решениях, обычно из-за неизлечимой болезни или недееспособности.

A legal document that expresses a person's wishes regarding medical treatment and life-sustaining measures in the event they become unable to communicate their decisions, typically due to terminal illness or incapacitation.

  1. Advance healthcare directiveC1formal

    A legal document that expresses a person's wishes regarding medical treatment if they become unable to communicate their decisions.

    ruЗавещание о медицинской помощи

    • She signed a living will specifying that she does not want life support.
    • A living will helps family members make difficult medical decisions.
    • The lawyer explained the importance of having a living will.