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Lone_Star_Dem

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7. A good suggestion. That way no matter what the person's wishes are followed.

Reply to TexasBushwhacker (Original post)

Mon Dec 10, 2012, 11:12 PM

Dec 2012

I also think it's a good idea for each of us, no matter our age, to do the same on our own. Different people have different desires when it comes to our end of life care. If we want our personal choices to be respected, we have to accept ahead of time that we may not be in a state of mind to make them know when the time comes.

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Medicare - Living Wills - Controlling Costs and Suffering [View all] TexasBushwhacker Dec 2012 OP

i think that's an excellent suggestion NMDemDist2 Dec 2012 #1

That is an excellent idea. nt Ruby the Liberal Dec 2012 #2

(((( Death panels!!! Death panels!!!))))) I can already hear the Rethugs screaming! Auntie Bush Dec 2012 #3

But it would reduce, if not eliminate, the need for "death panels" TexasBushwhacker Dec 2012 #4

I thought that's what Obama suggested...making plans ahead of time with your Dr. to make out Auntie Bush Dec 2012 #5

I think the death panels were the advisory panels TexasBushwhacker Dec 2012 #6

A good suggestion. That way no matter what the person's wishes are followed. Lone_Star_Dem Dec 2012 #7

Absolutely, and mention organ donation as well TexasBushwhacker Dec 2012 #8