title: Are advance directives legally binding or simply the starting point for discussion on patients' best interests? Legal advice.
authors: Medical Protection Society, London W1G 0PS. stella.zegge@mps.org.uk
authors: Marika
authors: M
authors: Davies
mesh_terms: D024362:Advance Directive Adherence / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D016223:Advance Directives / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D003657:Decision Making / Q000941:ethics*; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000941:ethics; D006801:Humans