Persistent vegetative state
What is the Purpose of a Living Will?
A living will is a document prepared by patient with a terminal illness to make known his preferences regarding the type of medical care or treatment he would want to receive. Essentially, this document (also called an advance directive or a health care directive) enables the patient to decide for himself how he wants his life to be prolonged through medical treatments and life support systems.
Why create a will when a loved one can choose whats best for you? Well, ... Read More »
The Fundamentals Of A Living Will
Everyday, a number of people are bewildered in deciding whether to keep the life of a family member in a permanently vegetative state, not completely knowing what the incapacitated would really have wanted. Cases such as this have been discussed in many courts and caused family members to raise debates and disputes among themselves. Concerns about medical wishes, however, can be easily resolved with a living will. Although the fundamentals of a living will were not widely received decades ago, ... Read More »