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Living Will: medical decisions when you can't speak

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A Living Will (Advance Directive) lets you record your medical treatment wishes if you become incapacitated, whether to continue life support, DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) preference, and who has authority to make medical decisions. The Supreme Court upheld the right to make a Living Will in 2018. Must be countersigned by a Judicial Magistrate to be binding on hospitals.

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SC judgment, Common Cause vs Union of India (2018) | Passive euthanasia guidelines

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A Living Will (Advance Directive) lets you record your medical treatment wishes if you become incapacitated, whether to continue life support, DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) preference, and who has authority to make medical decisions. The Supreme Court upheld the right to make a Living Will in 2018. Must be countersigned by a Judicial Magistrate to be binding on hospitals.

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  1. Written, signed, and witnessed by 2 persons
  2. Countersigned by First Class Judicial Magistrate
  3. Name a Healthcare Proxy, who makes decisions for you
  4. Specify: DNR, ventilator preference, organ donation wish
  5. Keep a copy with your doctor, family, and the Magistrate

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