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Do you have a medical proxy? Do you believe everyone should have one?

ctrymuziklvr @ctrymuziklvr (11057) • United States 7 Jun 08

Years ago before I was diagnosed as being bi-polar I attempted suicide a number of times. At one point one of my doctors suggested I fill out the papers to have a proxy in case the time ever came when I was unable to communicate...

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Have you told your family when you want them to pull the plug?

4cuteboys @4cuteboys (4099) • United States 1 Jun 07

Me and hubby talked about it before he left and he made a will so I know what to do if he's in a vegetable state and all of that. I also told him what I would want in that situation. Have you told your loved ones what you want...

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What would You do?

princeworthy @princeworthy (1909) • United States 10 Apr 07

My grandfather got really sick right before he died. I spent alot of time at the hospital day and even spending the night there to be with him. The doctors had him intubated (breathing tube) and sedated. I hated to see him like...

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My Father is Ill and Wants Me To Pull The Plug, Please Help Me!

slappynuttz @slappynuttz (19) • United States 31 Dec 06

My father is 83 years old and has been hospitalized for almost 2 months now. He has been diagnosed with a type of terminal cancer and needs to be connected to a life support machine that feeds him nutrients in order to keep him...

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Would you respect your siblings wishes to not pull the plug?

AZmomof3boys @AZmomof3boys (94) • United States 26 Dec 06

What if you knew your parent didn't want to be on life support?

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