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On the recordJune 25, 2013
But, in fact, they also, as your Five Wishes document shows, can be used to direct the kind of care that they do want to receive.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Senator Collins emphasizes the importance of advance directives in expressing desired care.

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