I am not a lawyer, but feel it's important to point out that a living will usually only goes into effect once you are found to have a terminal condition. So, if you're unfortunate enough to wind up comatose, in a persistent vegetative state, or seriously impaired by a big stroke, the living will will not help you. You also need another advance directive, which in AL is called a Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare or some such. This allows you to specify who you want to make decisions for you when you are unable to do so for yourself.
I'd feel more comfortable if it were a Hello Cthulhu doll.
ReplyDeleteI am not a lawyer, but feel it's important to point out that a living will usually only goes into effect once you are found to have a terminal condition. So, if you're unfortunate enough to wind up comatose, in a persistent vegetative state, or seriously impaired by a big stroke, the living will will not help you. You also need another advance directive, which in AL is called a Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare or some such. This allows you to specify who you want to make decisions for you when you are unable to do so for yourself.
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