Living will / advance directive - The Firearms Forum

Jay · 04-02-2005, 07:00 AM

Just a suggestion folks......

I work at a VA hospital, and we have several long term care units. Weekly, there are issues involving living wills, and advance directives. I'm certainly no expert, but I would offer a few views.....

advance directives obviously are those wishes that you want or don't want this or that treatment, or device used if you can't make the decision at that time. Do not overlook creating a durable power of attorney for health care. You can appoint anyone, not just relatives. I went one step further and had my immediate family members sign a separate agreement NOT to attempt to alter the contents of the advance directives I've set forth.

I've seen many a living will challenged and changed by family members, when the "end of life" draws near.

Hopefully, this Schiavo case will educate a few folks and prevent this situation in the future.

Links abound online.... here's an example :

http://www.uslivingwillregistry.com/forms.shtm

SouthernMoss · 04-02-2005, 07:21 AM

Thanks Jay. A timely reminder, and something we all need to consider.

Marlin · 04-02-2005, 09:28 AM

Thanks so much for the reminder.

I can't suggest more strongly that each of us should have these documents.

04-02-2005, 07:00 AM	#1
Jay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,286	Living will / advance directive Just a suggestion folks...... I work at a VA hospital, and we have several long term care units. Weekly, there are issues involving living wills, and advance directives. I'm certainly no expert, but I would offer a few views..... advance directives obviously are those wishes that you want or don't want this or that treatment, or device used if you can't make the decision at that time. Do not overlook creating a durable power of attorney for health care. You can appoint anyone, not just relatives. I went one step further and had my immediate family members sign a separate agreement NOT to attempt to alter the contents of the advance directives I've set forth. I've seen many a living will challenged and changed by family members, when the "end of life" draws near. Hopefully, this Schiavo case will educate a few folks and prevent this situation in the future. Links abound online.... here's an example : http://www.uslivingwillregistry.com/forms.shtm __________________ "For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected cannot taste." "USMC 8652, 2531, RVN Jun '67, - May 69" -->

04-02-2005, 07:21 AM	#2
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Re: Living will / advance directive Thanks Jay. A timely reminder, and something we all need to consider. __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony

04-02-2005, 09:28 AM	#3
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,854	Re: Living will / advance directive Thanks so much for the reminder. I can't suggest more strongly that each of us should have these documents. __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*