I had a living will drawn up during that Terri Schaivo (sp?) mess a few years ago because I don’t want to live on a machine & wanted my wishes clearly spelled out. Plus, I’d never want my family having to wrestle with those decisions.
I have an upcoming doctor appointment and the paperwork that arrived to be filled out prior to the office visit included a question “Do you have a living will? If “yes’ please include a copy. I’m not certain if this is now standard procedure – my doctor is really thorough – but as I read that I thought “wow, that’s really smart.” Now I have to track down mine & make a copy to take to the appointment.
Tiny Cat Pants 
That is beyond heartbreaking.
I had a living will drawn up during that Terri Schaivo (sp?) mess a few years ago because I don’t want to live on a machine & wanted my wishes clearly spelled out. Plus, I’d never want my family having to wrestle with those decisions.
I have an upcoming doctor appointment and the paperwork that arrived to be filled out prior to the office visit included a question “Do you have a living will? If “yes’ please include a copy. I’m not certain if this is now standard procedure – my doctor is really thorough – but as I read that I thought “wow, that’s really smart.” Now I have to track down mine & make a copy to take to the appointment.