Dave’s done it so I’m going to follow suit:
If I am in a permanent vegetative state, then please don’t try to keep me alive forever. Pull the tube, let me die, and then salvage my organs for transplants. It’s not like I’ll need them anymore, yet it could be a matter of life or death for them.
There, I’ve said it. There’s probably a more official way of doing that but this will do for now.
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March 30, 2005 at 15:36
IANAL either, but I think the important part is just to ensure your family and close friends know.
March 30, 2005 at 16:05
Very smart blogging your own living will. God forbid it ever has to come into question.
April 17, 2005 at 21:40
“There’s probably a more official way of doing that but this will do for now.” There is a more official way, and unless you do it that way your wishes will have no legal effect.