A legal document that informs both family and health-care workers of the signer's wish to avoid the use of "heroic measures" to maintain life in the event of irreversible illness is called a(n):
A) donor's will
B) medical power of attorney
C) intestate will
D) living will

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A living will is a legal document that allows individuals to specify their wishes regarding medical treatment and end-of-life care in the event they become incapacitated or unable to communicate their decisions. It outlines what types of medical interventions or life-sustaining treatments they do or do not want to receive, including "heroic measures," such as CPR or artificial ventilation. This document is typically used in conjunction with a medical power of attorney, which designates a trusted person to make healthcare decisions on the signer's behalf. Donor's will and intestate will are unrelated to this specific issue.

A Legal Document That Informs Both Family and Health-Care Workers