What if I dont want to live on machines?
If you find it difficult to talk about your wishes, you can express them on paper via documents known as Advance Directives or Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care. These documents speak for you when you cannot. They allow you to specify the level of treatment you wish to receive, anything from full heroic measures to nothing but painkillers to keep you comfortable as you pass on. You can also designate a proxy, a person who will make decisions for you when you cannot. Unfortunately, having an Advance Directive may not be binding if your family does not agree with your wishes.Its important to select a strong representative to safeguard your wishes, someone who will stand up for you, under pressure, even if they disagree with your decision. Your first instinct may be to assign that responsibility to the person closest to you, but that person is not always strong or decisive enough to carry out your requests. Its also vital that you discuss your wishes with this person before design
