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):

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A living will is a legal document that outlines an individual's wishes for end-of-life medical care, specifically whether or not they want to be kept alive through the use of life-sustaining treatments if they have a terminal illness or are in a persistent vegetative state. It is important to note that a living will only goes into effect if the individual is unable to make their own medical decisions.

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