2007-08-26 18:09:58 · 7 answers · asked by Desert Sienna 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm all for it. I am planning on signing a DNR(do not resusitate)form, meaning that if they have to keep me alive by medical/mechanical means, don't do it. When it's time for me to go, I'm going.
2007-08-26 18:18:43 · answer #1 · answered by witnessnbr1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think they are essential.. I have had a Living Will since the early 90's I want no questions as to what my wishes are should I be incapacitated.. I also don't want my family faced with the life or death choices...
In my Living Will I state I do not want to be placed on artificial life support (excluding stop gap support I.E. a heart lung machine for the duration of an operation, a ventilator for a short time under a week, etc.) I have filed my Living Will with my local hospital, I have filed a copy with my attorney (When filing a copy with your attorney be sure to place a number in your cell phone labeled Living Will and the attorneys number.... If you are in an accident the hospital can use the cell number to call the attorney and get the contents of the Living Will.) I also have a copy with my traditional Will and have discussed the contents with my close relatives (husband, parents, siblings and my older 2 children)...
Everyone should take the time to write a Living Will.. Look into the Will and Trust Laws of your state most states accept a hand written notarized Living Will as well a traditional Will... It only takes a few minutes to write one and get it notarized...
2007-08-27 01:26:44 · answer #2 · answered by Diane (PFLAG) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I most definitely have them and since I live in a tristate area all three major state hospitals have copies according to their state laws. Don't assume your loved ones are all in agreement with your wished on how to be treated once you are terminal and non-responsive. None of my family agrees and most don't. These forms only take minutes to fill out and file. Be sure to choose a power of attorney that will abide by your wishes(one you can trust) and don't be afraid to be specific. ex; Keep me completely pain free regardless of hindrance to breathing but do not starve me(keep me on enteral feeding) You are essentially giving code to go to overdose amounts on pain meds and let me fall asleep for ever but do not starve me to death. Anyone with assets and/or family that does not have a living will and advance directives regardless of your age is doing their families and the healthcare community a disservice. Why let the Lawyers take the estate during a living will case?
2007-08-28 02:42:19 · answer #3 · answered by Gabriel Archangel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's the person's choice as it is their body. They should have say in their last moments-- not their relatives.
Me and my man are getting living wills because we don't believe in marriage so young (we're only 21). But we still want something saying that the other is our next of kin and should be able to decide decisions on our behalf.
2007-08-27 01:25:28 · answer #4 · answered by mathaowny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A very good idea. The quantity of life (time) has no importance if the quality is gone.
This is especially true for Christians
2007-08-27 01:19:23 · answer #5 · answered by Bullfrog21 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I myself, believe it is a choice to be made by each person and is a private matter..... My mother -n-law had one, she had Lou Gehrig's , and she had no problem leaving this ole earth and go be with God...... I will also be making one, and I have already told all who will listen, do NOT put me on any form of false support...... go in peace........ God bless
2007-08-27 01:21:41 · answer #6 · answered by Annie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
good idea
2007-08-27 02:08:03 · answer #7 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋