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Plain English definition
of
Advance decision to refuse treatment
from
Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) Jargon Buster
Source
A decision you make about what medical treatment you would or would not want in the future, if you were unable to make decisions because of illness or because you lacked capacity to consent. Unlike an advance statement, it is legally binding in England and Wales. If you are thinking about making an advance decision, you should talk about this with your family and your GP. SEE ALSO: Advance statement
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