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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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

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

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

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