What Is a Durable Power of Attorney

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What is a durable power of attorney?

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Definitions:

Prognosis

The likely course of a disease or ailment, or the chance of recovery or recurrence, typically made after diagnosis.

Binge/Purge Subtype

A category of eating disorders characterized by cycles of excessive eating followed by efforts to avoid weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting.

Restricting Type

Refers to a subtype of anorexia nervosa characterized by severe restriction of calorie intake without engaging in binge-eating or purging behavior.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors, such as vomiting or excessive exercise, due to an overconcern with body shape and weight.