by APFLI | May 16, 2015 | Responses - Declarations / DPA / Advance Directives / Talking Points
[Comment: Yes, they [Living Wills] have [failed], and most of them are downright dangerous. However, note the example of short-term ventilator assistance for pneumonia. This is probably new information for most people. This is why I tell my patients who are wondering...
by APFLI | Nov 27, 2004 | Euthanasia / Assisted Suicide - Archive
The case reveals the danger of signing living wills – Circuit Court Judge Kirkwood has ruled that a 24-year military veteran cannot be kept on life-support despite the pleas of his wife who has power-of attorney over his health care decisions. The judge agreed...
by APFLI | Jul 17, 2004 | Responses - Declarations / DPA / Advance Directives / Talking Points
In order to protect yourself and those you love in the case of a life-threatening situation, it is imperative to have clear protocol for decision-making. The following is excerpted from the article “The MOST Important Life & Health Insurance: Protect Your...
by APFLI | Mar 7, 2004 | Responses - Declarations / DPA / Advance Directives / Talking Points
There are 3 different pro-life advance directives available. In contrast to most “Living Wills”, all 3 pro-life alternatives state that food and water are to be provided (by feeding tube if necessary) unless death is imminent and the...
by APFLI | Mar 7, 2004 | Responses - Declarations / DPA / Advance Directives / Talking Points
Living Wills vs. Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions An Advance Medical Directive provides guidance to medical professionals if you are incapacitated and cannot make your own medical decisions. Currently, there are two primary documents which fall into...
