The Mouth of the Directive

Zongyu Li

doi:10.1080/15524256.2026.2696874

July 2, 2026Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life & Palliative Care

The Mouth of the Directive

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Examine the significance of directives in expressing personal care preferences at the end of life.
Qualitative analysis of personal narratives regarding end-of-life choices
Exploration of medical and emotional implications of directives
Consideration of the impact of patient autonomy on care decisions
Highlighting the emotional weight of written directives
Emphasizing the value of patient autonomy in care decisions
Illustrating the connection between personal narratives and medical practice

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Explores the role of written directives in end-of-life care, highlighting the importance of patient autonomy.

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She signs it in ink, my mother,when she can still name the prime ministerand thread a needle.No feeding tubes. No drips.Let me go, she writes,as if going were a dooryou walk through without thirst....

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