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 Living WillsA living will informs others of the kind of medical treatment you wish to receive, or not to receive, when you cannot speak for yourself. This section explains living wills, provides information on the differences between living wills, living trusts and durable powers of attorney as well as answers frequently asked questions regarding how living wills are used in emergency situations.
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| Durable Power Of AttorneyPowers of attorney delegate legal authority from one person to another. This section defines the various types of powers of attorney such as those created for general purposes and those limited to specific situations and explains how and when they can be revoked.
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| Do Not Resuscitate Orders (DNRs)A Do Not Resuscitate order, or DNR, is a written order from a doctor which informs medical personnel when resuscitation efforts should not be administered. This section explains DNRs and provides information on how living wills and powers of attorney can make your resuscitation wishes known.
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| Organ DonationAn organ donation allows you to donate an organ(s) in order to medically assist another in need. This section explains how and when organ donations occur, how to become a donor as well as provides information on the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, uniform donor cards and state programs that show your organ donation status on your driver’s license.
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