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Is an Advance Directive the same as mercy killing?

by | Aug 23, 2010 | Advance Directive, Advance Directive in Salem, OR

Question:
Is an Advance Directive the same as mercy killing?

Answer:
No. The law governing Advance Directives does not condone, authorize, or approve mercy killing, or permit a deliberate act to end life. Instead, an Advance Directive allows you to express your wishes and your choices concerning your health care and life sustaining treatment.