Quite a few accidents or diseases can leave us needing life-saving or life-sustaining medical attention. It is an unfortunate part of life, however, it is something we need to plan for.
That is why LawDistrict provides a template that makes the process much easier, especially if you want to provide clarity to medical personnel and your family if you ever find yourself in that situation.
Choosing Between Treatment Options
Deciding what medical treatment or procedures you’d want if you cannot eat or breathe on your own is one of the most important parts of creating your Living Will.
The best way of deciding on what treatments you would accept or refuse is to discuss it with your family.
Electing End-of-Life Options
Apart from medical decisions, there are other possibilities that you can choose from.
For instance, you may request that a spiritual leader, such as a priest or rabbi, be present to read you your last rights.
Planning on funeral arrangements is also recommended.
Deciding on a Health Care Agent
Choosing to include a health care agent is advisable, as you may need someone who can advise your family on certain choices. For instance,
- Judgments based on your chance of survival
- Judgments based on your preferences