title: An important step in the promotion of patients' self-determination.
authors.forename: Roberto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Andorno
mesh_terms: D016223:Advance Directives / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005060:Europe; D006801:Humans; D016743:Mental Competency / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D026684:Personal Autonomy