Your grandfather was very concerned that at the end of his life he would be placed on a respirator and kept alive even when there was little hope that he would recover from whatever ailment from which he was suffering. As a result, he created a written document specifying which treatments he wanted to have in case he had a terminal illness, was in a coma or had brain death. What is this type of document?

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This type of document is called a living will, which is a legal document that specifies which medical treatments an individual wants or doesn't want if they are unable to make their own decisions due to a terminal illness, coma, or brain death. It allows individuals to have control over their own medical treatment preferences and can alleviate concerns about being kept alive in situations where recovery is unlikely.

Your Grandfather Was Very Concerned That at the End of His