Medical intervention for her small cell carcinoma

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Mary and her family have decided against medical intervention for her Small Cell Carcinoma, which is located in her right lung, and are aware that without medical intervention the cancer will spread.

1. How can Mary have this decision officially documented?

2. Explain what an Advanced Care Directive is, and why it is important?

3. In your state name the statue law, or common law that supports ACD and how they are ACD created.

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