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Old 07-27-2021, 04:39 AM
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Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan View Post
Actually there is a very simple solution. It's my choice. I don't care if I am depressed. I don't care if I was foolish enough to let someone talk me into it. It is MY choice.

Now, what if I am incapacitated and can't make that choice. Then we have a problem.

In Florida, according to my PCP in the VA, your living will stating your end of life preferences in case you are incapacitated, are not legally binding on the doctor at your bedside. They are "suggestions". So, if I get a religious fanatic that doesn't believe in "giving up". Then they can hook me up and torture me for years against my expressed wishes. The VA on the other hand will attempt to follow my end of life living will, and so, I am going to do everything I can to be transported to a VA hospital if stuff happens.
Not true. If you ever have a Dr refusing to follow your last wishes, there are many avenues to go. If there is no brain activity, you are legally dead and a court will certify that and side with you n your family And I have never heard of a dr not following your last wishes if there is no brain activity.