Living Wills

The WSMA strongly supports the employment of living wills and durable power of attorney by patients to ensure their requests for life-prolonging medical treatments are met. (Res 7, B-85; Res 21, B-86) (Reaffirmed A-23)

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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:

EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health Services