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You can make decisions now, while you are still able, about the kind of care
you want (or don't want) to receive if you become terminally ill or
permanently unconscious. Today, life
support systems can keep an individual's body alive for years, even if the
brain is no longer functioning or the person is in constant pain.
You can also appoint a trusted friend or relative to make sure your wishes
are followed, or to make health care decisions for you if you become unable
to make your own decisions.
A living will is a document which lets you decide whether or not to be kept
on artificial life support. A Health Care Proxy is a document where you
appoint someone to make important health care decisions on your behalf in
case you are unable to do so.
The Law Offices of Mark D.
Petti can help you to quickly and
easily take control of your health care decisions by preparing a customized
living will online by completing our online Questionnaire.
 There are good reasons to write down your wishes about end-of-life
medical care:
- You might be too
sick to express yourself when the time comes
- Your family might disagree about what
to do, which leaves doctors in a tough spot and more likely to keep you
on life support
- You can help your family with the
really tough decision of whether or not to take you off life support
- Living wills often include legal
protection for doctors and hospitals, so they don’t get sued for
honoring your request
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