On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:56:35 -0400, H the K
wrote:

Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:36:35 -0500, thunder
wrote:

On Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:03:05 -0400, Captain Zombie of Woodstock wrote:


Harry is "special". He's exempt from both Federal and State laws
regarding these issues.
You know, I'm sure those clauses will be abused, and I really don't like
the sound of some of it, but these days, having a living will is as
prudent as having a regular will. Most of us find it uncomfortable
talking about death, but your loved ones do need to know your wishes
about "pulling the plug".

I'm not uncomfortable about it at all - I have a living will and very
specific instructions should I become incapacitated or unable to make
the decision on my own due to mental incapacity (save the jokes).

What bothers me is this ever growing intrusion into your personal life
by people who have no business being in it. In both MA and CT it's
almost as if they are trying to find something for their Social
Workers to do so they keep adding to the list.

Seriously, one of the questions is "do you feel safe". Ok, being the
jerk I am, my immediate response "No - the chances of obtaining a
terminal staph infection in your hospital are about 200% greater than
getting one at my home."

But it makes the point loud and clear. :)

When you visit your hospital, you are questioned by a social worker?

Really?

Either a social worker or the triage nurse - or if it's a physician
visit, the nursing assistant or patient evaluator.

Not to be a smart ass Harry, but I'm very surprised that you are not
aware of this - these are standard questions on your yearly physical
evaluation form and if you visit a physician for whatever reason, it's
part of your intake interview by the attending nurse or assistant.

I believe, but I'm not sure, that it's a Federal law/policy/whatever
that was attached to the HIPA bill. I know it's state law and I would
be very surprised that your state doesn't have it.

Which is a whole other rant by the way. :)