Weigh In: Life Support

[honeychile]

I have a very definite opinion on this, especially since I'm in geriatrics.

If you know how you feel about this issue, put it in writing and make sure your family, attorney and doctor have copies of your wishes!!!

It is all very well and good to say, "He would have wanted this" but in the end, it's simply justification. I have seen nurses' aides sued because the DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) order was not visible at the time of the patient's death, and yet, they were following the patient's wishes.

Until a better system is in place, please decide NOW and put it in writing, with the date & a witness.

Do this NOW, while you're still young!! You are more likely to be affected by the need for a Living Will than an older person, as you have "potential organ donor" written all over you.

Personally, I would not want to be taken off of life support - but that's my choice, not yours. I do believe in miracles.