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A legal order to withhold cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) in case of cardiac or respiratory arrest

Legal and ethical considerations in not starting treatment versus stopping treatment once it has begun

The provision of nutrients and fluids by a medical device when a patient is unable to take them by mouth

The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering; illegal in most jurisdictions

Legal authorization for someone to make medical decisions on behalf of another person who is unable to do so

The concept that occurs when the treating health care team believes further medical treatment is ineffective in achieving a beneficial outcome

A process by which a patient learns about and understands the purpose, benefits, and potential risks of a medical or surgical intervention

Focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness, with a goal of improving quality of life

Legal terms related to a person's ability to understand the nature and consequences of health care decisions

Legal in some jurisdictions where a physician can prescribe a lethal dose of medication for the patient to self-administer

Patients have the right to decline medical treatment, even if it results in death

Documents detailing a person's wishes regarding medical treatment in situations where they are no longer able to express informed consent

Provides comfort and support for persons in the last phases of incurable disease so that they may live as fully and comfortably as possible

Legal right to adequate pain relief, sometimes including the use of controlled substances