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Introduction Advance directives are defined as statements that are written in advance and ensure that a person’s control over a medical decision is upheld even in situations where the patient is ...

WASHINGTON — A new directive by President Donald Trump's administration could make it more difficult for foreigners to visit or live in the United States if they have certain medical conditions such ...

General Practice Ward, International Medical Center Ward, General Practice Medical Center, West China Hospital/West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China Background: Advance ...

In most U.S. states, the legal age for a medical power of attorney (MPA) is 18 years old. This means that the individual appointing a proxy and the proxy themselves must be of legal age. An MPA is a ...

Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday announced a new executive directive to establish the Michigan Advanced Air Mobility Initiative, designed to scale Michigan’s AAM capabilities, ensure safe and ...

Julie Sharp is a digital producer at CBS Los Angeles. She is a South Bay native and majored in print journalism at Cal State University Long Beach. Julie previously reported for the Beach Reporter, ...

Two main types of advance directives are living wills and healthcare power of attorney. These are legal documents that outline a person’s preferences regarding major medical decisions. An advance ...

When you are able to speak for yourself, you can express your wishes. These could be your wishes about what television show to watch or what you want for dinner or even more serious topics such as ...

Adriana Smith, who was declared brain dead in February while nine weeks pregnant, gave birth this week to a baby boy named Chance, ending a murky ethical situation in which Smith was kept on life ...

In the wake of the Quinlan case, patients began demanding that they have a bigger say in their treatment, especially if they become incapacitated and are near the end of life. Today, hospice has ...