James has a degenerative disease and is not expected to live much longer. He is very concerned about the quality of his remaining life, and does not want to be connected to life-sustaining machines if he cannot make his wishes known. James should consider preparing:

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James should consider preparing an advance directive, which is a legal document that communicates his healthcare wishes in the event that he becomes unable to make decisions for himself. This would allow him to clearly state whether he wants life-sustaining treatments or not, and would ensure that his wishes are respected if he cannot communicate them himself. The other options (B, C, D) are not relevant to James' concerns about quality of life and decision-making in the face of his degenerative disease.

James Has a Degenerative Disease and Is Not Expected to Live