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Sample Partial Preview Of The Living Will
Declaration
LIVING WILL
DECLARATION
This
Declaration is made as follows:
If
the time comes when I can no longer take part in making decisions
for my own future, let this statement stand as an expression of my
wishes and my declaration while I am of sound mind.
I,
__________________, (the "Declarant"), being of sound mind, having
reached the age of eighteen (18) years, residing in the State of
__________, do hereby make, publish and declare the
following:
1. If
I should have an incurable or irreversible condition that will
cause my death within a relatively short time, and I am no longer
able to make decisions regarding my medical treatment, I direct my
attending physician to withhold or withdraw treatment that only
prolongs the process of dying and is not necessary to my comfort or
to alleviate pain.
2. If I should become permanently unconscious, I direct my
attending physician to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining
treatments which are no longer necessary to my comfort or to
alleviate pain.
These
life-sustaining treatments which may be withheld or withdrawn
include, but are not limited to:
Antibiotics
Artificially Administered Feeding & Fluids
Cardiac Resuscitation
Respiratory Support
Surgery
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