Advance medical directives (AMD)

It’s possible to accept or refuse certain life-sustaining care in advance. This fact sheet explains the situations in which this can be applied, how you can do it, and what the benefits are.

Treatments and surgical operations , General, Cancer, Surgery, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, End-Of-Life Care, Intensive Care, Palliative care, Emergency Services

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The content of this Health Sheet in no way replaces the recommendations and diagnoses made, or treatment suggested by your health professional.

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