Based on the provided scenario, evaluate the medical team's most appropriate course of action and justify your reasoning.

Application of Patient Directives

If a patient's heart stops beating, the doctors and nurses are not permitted to resuscitate them.

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A legal document outlining an individual's preferences for future medical or mental health treatment. It may also include a health care proxy.

Living Will

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A legal document that is used to appoint a specific person to make medical/health care decisions on behalf of another person if they are unable to do so themsleves. Could be included in a living will or advance directives.

Health Care Proxy

Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order

Read the following scenario. Identify the specific type of legal document that would be most relevant in this situation and explain its primary purpose.

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