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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My point is that you should make your decisions known. Also you should actually think about the limits of medical care. Severe illness in an elderly patient often causes delirium. A significant portion of those patients never regain mental function. Head injuries and stroke cause more. Medical shows make it look like we cure everyone easily. It doesn't happen. [/quote]

Not only known, but make it legal. On paper. With a lawyer.

Like PP, I've seen some families drag out end of life care and degree of intervention long past what the pt. wants. I've seen it rip families apart when one member is trying to stand up for what the pt. actually WANTS, but the rest of the family disagrees with it. Unless you have something legal in writing, it is very hard for your care team to determine what your true wishes were.

Same goes for making your wishes on organ donation known. Don't trust what you TELL people. During end of life, especially if due to unexpected illness or traumatic event, emotions are heightened and the people you thought knew your wishes won't always carry them out. Often, because they're holding out for a miracle or can't say goodbye themselves. It's pretty terrible. [/quote]

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