CodeSlinger and others
If nothing else, this discussion should serve as an important reminder to:
Have a living will.
Have an Advance Directive.
Don’t wait until you’re old to address these matters.
Make sure you have a doctor who understands your wishes and is willing to honor them, whatever they may be.
Make sure you’ll have an advocate should you become unable to speak for yourself who will speak for you and what you have determined you want at the end of life.
It gets messy at the end. Loved ones panic. Strong emotions come into play. Not all doctors will respect what may even be written in a legal document.
It’s hard, but there are things we can do to maximize our chances of having our final days be in keeping with what we would or would not want.
