[honeychile]

Don't get me wrong, I firmly believe that everyone should give very serious thought to each and every aspect of what could happen to you, and what measures you would want or not want to keep you alive.

My father was totally against being taken off of life support, but because he didn't have it in writing (his death was sudden & unexpected), I had to fight several nurses and the ER doctor about this. My mother & brother were not up for that fight (like I was!), but he remained on life support until I noticed that blood was backing up in his ventilating tube. I would not wish that on anyone.

Whichever stand you take on this, when you are incapacitated, it's hard enough on your family without them having to fight tooth & nail to obey your wishes.

Most of y'all know that I'm in geriatrics, so I get my share of hospice cases. I INSIST that any DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) orders are visible from the moment any medical personnel enter the room - just so there is not doubt.