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?

When my mother broke her neck, a social worker came by to review her
situation for "after care". This is standard operating procedure.
They reviewed her home situation to make sure someone would be able to
help her with her rehab and make sure she/and I understood all options
available.

One of the first questions the front desk asks when you visit a hospital
for any kind of procedure is "do you have a living will". They not only
want to know if you have a living will, but most will recommend you give
the hospital a copy so they have it on record in case they have to make
a decision when a family member is not available.


--
Reginald P. Smithers III, Esq.

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