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She had drawn up a living will saying she did not want doctors to keep her alive if she were seriously ill.
A living will is used by people whose wishes will be met should they reach a point when they are no longer able to make the decisions for themselves. For example, if a person sustained life-threatening injuries, or was incapacitated as a result of some terminal illness, the decisions about his or her health care will be his/hers as long as there is a living will. Without one, the decision becomes the responsibility of spouses, family members or other third parties.
«завещание о жизни» (документ, выражающий волю завещателя, чтобы ему дали умереть спокойно без аппаратуры, искусственно продлевающей жизнь)