Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
Review
. 2005 Jan;101(3):34-7.

Understanding the legal implications of living wills

Fiona Haas  1
Affiliations
  • PMID: 15693576
Review

Understanding the legal implications of living wills

Fiona Haas. Nurs Times. 2005 Jan.

Abstract

This article explains the legality of living wills and clarifies the conditions that make an advance statement valid. The practical application of a living will is explored using examples illustrating the necessary considerations. In recognising the legality of advance refusals of treatment, nurses need to be aware that they must abide by such a refusal.

PubMed Disclaimer

MeSH terms