What is another word for health care directives?
Pronunciation: [hˈɛlθ kˈe͡ə da͡ɪɹˈɛktɪvz] (IPA) 
"Health care directives" is a medical term that refers to legal documents that outline a person's healthcare wishes in the event they are unable to communicate their wishes. Synonyms for health care directives include "advance directives," "living wills," and "medical directives." Advance directives are legal documents that allow individuals to provide specific instructions on what medical treatment they want to receive or refuse, including procedures that would prolong their life. Living wills are similar to advance directives, but specifically focus on end-of-life care. Medical directives are documents that outline specific medical interventions that a person wants or does not want in certain circumstances. All of these terms are essential in ensuring that a person's healthcare wishes are followed in the event they cannot express them themselves.
