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I ponder over which music I'd like them to play. Aretha Franklin would be there somewhere (to wake them up)

Posted by Anji at November 11, 2003 09:22 AM

Interesting subject. I should hope that if I am in a state like the woman in Florida, that my wife shall make the choice to let me pass. If however, I am sitting up conversing and she pulls the plug, I shall be angry evermore.

As to the ambulance, that is quite odd. Bet they don't hire a crack staff, instead taking in the ones who failed anatomy!

Posted by Jay at November 11, 2003 09:23 AM

I am adding that to my list of instructions now!

Posted by Jeff A at November 11, 2003 09:32 AM

Holy Cow.

Posted by Crazy Girl at November 11, 2003 10:27 AM

If you don't have a healthcare proxy, then you get the benefit of everything that modern medicine has to offer. Living wills are an advantage for those who cannot speak for themselves but wish to limit the measures they want, such as feeding tubes,respirators, etc.

And if you do choose a healthcare proxy to carry out your wishes, amke sure they understand what it is you want AND ARE IN AGREEMENT WITH IT. Don't assume that your spouse will honor your wishes.

Florida acts on the premise that since that woman did not write out her preferences that she wanted everything posssible done. Note that her husband is the one who is pushing to terminate services. Without a document, there is only his (self-serving?) word for what her wishes were.

Learn a lesson: if you do no want to be maintained, make a legal document that states very specifically waht you do and do not want. If you don't, you get everything. And there's no use putting in an "unless" clause - there's no such thing. Once the measures are started (like a respirator), the go on forever. Modern medicine can keep you technically alive long after you run out of brain function and money.

Now all the lawyers can thank me for driving buisness their way. I'm going out now to get a tattoo on my chest that says "DO NOT RESUSITATE".

Posted by Suzette at November 11, 2003 11:14 AM

1. The fneral home operates an ambulance... ah, I think NOT!

2. Do you really not have a living will or health care proxy? Really?

-d

Posted by d at November 11, 2003 08:30 PM

Good job pulling over. (^:

Lol and what a racket! It's one hell of a great way to make more business for yourself.

Posted by matt at November 12, 2003 05:45 PM