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What is the specific term for a written statement that specifies the medical procedures desired or not desired in the event that a person is unable to communicate or is incapacitated?


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Subcutaneous Injection

A method of administering medication into the fatty layer of tissue just beneath the skin.

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that allows your body to use sugar (glucose) from carbohydrates in the food for energy or to store glucose for future use.

Medication Abuse

The improper or unsafe use of drugs, often leading to addiction and health problems, which can be either prescription or over-the-counter substances.

Medication Dependence

A condition in which an individual requires a medication to function normally and experiences physical or psychological effects from withdrawal.

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