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potential End of Life medical decisions Questionnaire?

Posted on 5/20/24 at 3:51 pm
Posted by Grassy1
Member since Oct 2009
7241 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 3:51 pm
I'm attempting to set up some directives for myself and older family members about their wishes, specifically regarding medical decisions, should any of us become unable to communicate, etc.

Surely there's some info to help point individuals in the direction of decisions that can be made prior to these events.

A quick google search leads to numerous sponsored sites, that for a fee, they will provide you with questions. They may or may not be what I want, and I don't feel like paying to find out.

Any suggestions on somewhere to look for some information regarding choices and decisions to be made?

Who knew that questionnaire had two "n"s?
Posted by Koach K
Member since Nov 2016
4566 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 3:52 pm to
Sounds like that website is engaged in the unauthorized practice of law.
This post was edited on 5/20/24 at 4:29 pm
Posted by chili pup
Member since Sep 2011
3697 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 3:56 pm to
I would call your choice of a funeral home of your choice and see if they can guide you in the right direction. Maybe a hospice also?

And mentioning a funeral home was not being a smart butt.
This post was edited on 5/20/24 at 3:59 pm
Posted by Keltic Tiger
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2006
20482 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 4:33 pm to
My health plan's General Physician has several lists to consider. If you have a regular GP, ask his nurse. Very detailed with full explanations.
Posted by Czechessential
Member since Apr 2024
1437 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 4:36 pm to
quote:

They may or may not be what I want,


what you want? I can see it for you but is this what your older family members have requested? from you?
Posted by Wiseguy
Member since Mar 2020
4006 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 4:36 pm to
There is a workbook called “5 Wishes”. They sell them but you can usually get them from a social worker at a hospital. You can also find pdf copies online. It walks you through decision making.

You should also be able to ask your PCP about info related to this.

Once done and either notarized or consigned by 2 independent witnesses (not family or your provider) make sure you get a copy to your PCP and let family know where your copy is.

Also worth reviewing periodically to make sure your desires have not changed as your circumstances may change over time.
Posted by GeorgeBaird
Member since Nov 2021
21 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 4:40 pm to
Here is a link to the Louisiana statutory form, and instructions on how to register it with the SOS's office.

Louisiana Statutory Form
Posted by greenbean
USAF Retired - 31 years
Member since Feb 2019
5706 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 4:42 pm to
just get and keep your affairs in order and keep a big handful of pills handy. When you feel you can't go on, down 'em. You certainly do not want to ever go into a nursing home.
Posted by Wiseguy
Member since Mar 2020
4006 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 4:43 pm to
Posted by chili pup
Member since Sep 2011
3697 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 4:50 pm to
quote:

My health plan's General Physician has several lists to consider. If you have a regular GP, ask his nurse. Very detailed with full explanations.


Good idea.
Posted by nealnan8
Atlanta
Member since Oct 2016
2768 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 6:05 pm to
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Posted by Jester
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2006
34705 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 6:15 pm to
quote:

I would call your choice of a funeral home of your choice and see if they can guide you in the right direction


frick all that. Funeral homes are some of the greediest mother frickers on earth. You can pay for everything up front in your will and they'll still try to grift more off your loved ones.

My wishes: Find the cheapest roaster and take a vacation to a place that means something to us all. You can dump me there or any trashbin along the way.
Posted by Auburn80
Backwater, TN
Member since Nov 2017
8858 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 6:16 pm to
When you get the form completed make sure you share it with your primary care doctor and local hospital. They cannot comply with something they don’t know about.
Posted by CoachChappy
Member since May 2013
33875 posts
Posted on 5/20/24 at 6:41 pm to
quote:

Funeral homes are some of the greediest mother frickers on earth.

Amen! Cremate me, have a mass, dump me wherever, save money on a big long stupid funeral.

Funerals are for the living, they ain’t for the dead.
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