A Document That Indicates What Medical Interventions an Individual Wants

question 116

Short Answer

A document that indicates what medical interventions an individual wants or does not want if he or she is incapable of expressing his or her wishes is a _____.

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Definitions:

Condition Precedent

In contract law, an act or promise that must take place or be fulfilled before the other party is obligated to perform his or her part of the agreement.

Enforceable

Describes a legal agreement or contract that is valid and therefore can be upheld and enforced in a court of law.

Best Evidence Rule

A legal principle requiring the presentation of the original document as evidence in court, rather than copies, unless the original is unavailable.

Obligee

A person or entity that is owed a duty or performance under a legal agreement or contract.