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Re: Good advice. I'm sorry you lost your father, but thank you for

Thank you.

posted by BigV on June 24, 2020 at 8:54 AM | link to this | reply

Good advice. I'm sorry you lost your father, but thank you for

honoring his wishes. In my mind it is no kindness to keep someone breathing if their life is nothing but suffering, and especially if they are eager to knock on heaven's door. 

posted by Pat_B on June 24, 2020 at 7:49 AM | link to this | reply

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Oh yeah. I used to see it all the time in the ER. Make sure that the person in charge of deciding your care is someone on whom you can depend. If they seem willing to waiver, get someone else. 

posted by BigV on June 24, 2020 at 7:10 AM | link to this | reply

Thanks for sharing that...if you have a written request signed by you, to be allowed to die, can relatives overrule your decision?

posted by Corbin_Dallas on June 24, 2020 at 7:01 AM | link to this | reply