They're statements of wish rather than instruments for achieving change.
If it is not renewed, the status changes to a non-binding AD. ✓ Non binding AD: Meant as a statement of wishes to be given due respect.
Statement of wishes and preferences this documents an individual's wishes for future care and is not legally binding; in the UK this is known as an advance statement An advance directive for refusal of treatment (or "living will")—this is a statement of an individual's refusal to receive specific medical treatment in a predefined future situation.
Associated with the east London set, the bookishness of glasses suddenly seemed to be just the right statement of those wishing to channel "geek chic".
It is often considered proper form for the remaining party among two established enemies, when one is dead or dying, to make disingenuous statements of remorse to express that "nobody wishes death" upon their opponent.
One ambulance worker stressed that communication between healthcare professionals, and proper documentation of patients' functions, statements, and wishes are important to avoid unnecessary transfers.
This is partly due to the lack of people who have prepared an advance directive or an advanced care plan – a clear statement of what one wishes if the end is near but you are no longer able to communicate or make decisions.
I believe that when and if such a document does appear, we will treat it as a generic statement of previously expressed wishes, but not necessarily as a mandatory and binding document.
The advanced care plan with statement of preference and wishes will be written up and if the carer consents, copies will be placed in the medical notes, sent to the GP (and if relevant the nursing home) and kept by the carer.
While all interviewees did not want life-prolonging treatments, they had a range of strongly divergent ways to express their wishes: from written statements of intent (living wills and enduring powers of attorney) to oral delegation of decision-making power to family members or primary representatives.
