medical directive
[ˈmɛdɪkəl dɪˈrɛktɪv]
nounpl: medical directives
diretiva médica
1. A legal document that communicates a person's healthcare preferences and instructions for medical treatment in case they become unable to make decisions
She created a medical directive specifying that she does not want life support if she falls into a permanent vegetative state.
Ela criou uma diretiva médica especificando que não deseja suporte de vida se entrar em estado vegetativo permanente.
2. An official instruction or guideline issued by medical authorities regarding treatment protocols or procedures
The hospital followed the medical directive issued by the health department regarding pandemic protocols.
O hospital seguiu a diretiva médica emitida pelo departamento de saúde sobre protocolos de pandemia.
Medical directives have become increasingly important in both Brazilian and American healthcare systems as part of patient autonomy and end-of-life planning. In Brazil, this concept was formally recognized through Law 11,977 and the legal concept of 'diretiva antecipada de vontade.' These documents reflect cultural values regarding dignity, personal choice, and family involvement in healthcare decisions, though implementation varies significantly between regions.
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