Advance Directives

Synonyms of advance directives

• living will
• healthcare directive
• medical directive

Antonyms of advance directives

• inaction
• indecision
• lack of planning

Collocations of advance directives

medical decisions

Frequency: 70 %

Advance directives allow individuals to make their own medical decisions in advance.

end-of-life

Frequency: 60 %

End-of-life care preferences can be specified in advance directives.

life-sustaining treatment

Frequency: 55 %

Advance directives can specify preferences regarding life-sustaining treatment.

healthcare choices

Frequency: 50 %

Advance directives help individuals communicate their healthcare choices to medical providers.

legal documents

Frequency: 45 %

Advance directives are important legal documents that outline a person's healthcare wishes.

Idiomatic Expressions for advance directives

• Phrase: update advance directives
  Meaning: to revise or make changes to existing advance directives to reflect current preferences
  Usage: It is recommended to regularly update advance directives to ensure they accurately reflect your wishes and preferences.