A person who would like to make his or her wishes known regarding the extent to which "heroic measures" should be taken to maintain his or her life in the event of irreversible illness or injury should:

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A living will informs a person's family, or others who may be concerned, of the person's wish to avoid the use of heroic or extraordinary measures to maintain life in the event of irreversible illness. It is not legally binding; however, a living will does clarify a person's wishes and provides both comfort and some legal protection to a loved one who makes the decision to discontinue the use of artificial means to sustain life.

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