According to the AFP, Google Health has added "End-of-Life" wishes to its so patients can convey their wishes if they are unable to communicate nearing the end of their life, whether it be to ill or injured.
Google's official blog stated:
"An advance directive allows you to determine your end-of-life wishes so that your family and doctor can honor them if you get sick and are unable to communicate. The decision to sign an advance directive is an important and personal one, and Google Health now makes it a little bit easier."
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