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Does a doctor need a living will in order to remove life support?


Does a doctor need a living will in order to remove life support?

No. It can be a family decision to terminate support, part of an Advance Directive/Living Will or, if no Directive or family available, three negative EEGs.

not necessarily -discuss your question with an attorney.

he can do it on request of the family. nearest relative etc. unless the will or living will states otherwise.

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