kevinw
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- Apr 15, 2008
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- Reason
- DX UMND/PLS
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- 01/2008
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- PA
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- Poconos
Hi Everyone...Not sure which thread to put this under so I will start here. I am seeking advice regarding how to phrase certain things within an Advance Directive / Living Will. My main concern is not to be on a long term ventilator due to a neurological condition. But I want to phrase it that this is neurological specific and not necessarily due to any other emergency that might require a respirator, that possibly would eventually be removed.
Basically after all these years my ALSA Clinic says it's now time to get one on record and I want to be clear to separate two different scenarios. One being due to a weakened diaphragm with no chance of recovery and one stating that a respirator is allowed with the chance of recovery (is it that simple?). Attempting to avoid a grey area where it is a judgement call that a medical professional would automatically put a ventilator in to avoid any law suits.
Any idea's or suggestions of possibly how you have one set up would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Basically after all these years my ALSA Clinic says it's now time to get one on record and I want to be clear to separate two different scenarios. One being due to a weakened diaphragm with no chance of recovery and one stating that a respirator is allowed with the chance of recovery (is it that simple?). Attempting to avoid a grey area where it is a judgement call that a medical professional would automatically put a ventilator in to avoid any law suits.
Any idea's or suggestions of possibly how you have one set up would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks