Poll: Americans Avoid Planning For Serious Illness
A majority of Americans say it’s important to write down their medical wishes in case of serious illness, but only a third have done so.
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A majority of Americans say it’s important to write down their medical wishes in case of serious illness, but only a third have done so.
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