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Despite the uproar over "death panels" and "pulling the plug on grandma" during debates on healthcare reform last summer, evidence from studies and anecdotal information show patients and their families appreciate — and in some places expect — good end-of-life-care counseling and planning with their healthcare providers.
End-of-Life Planning Helps Families Make Decisions
Seeded on Mon Jun 21, 2010 9:42 PM EDT
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I am so greatful that I had those awful discussions with my mom. If only she had written her wishes down; it would have made those last few days so much easier on us -- and especially on her.
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#1 - Mon Jun 21, 2010 9:45 PM EDTMy mother has this all taken care of, has set up an annuity to cover funeral/cremation/burial costs, has head stone in place, has given medical power of attorney to my sister and myself and has made it damned clear that she is a DNR - regardless of the circumstances. I've asked her several times "well what about........ no resucitation periodl". She had to go to the family lawyer to get this done and probably cost much more than the end of life consultations would have.
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#2 - Tue Jun 22, 2010 11:53 AM EDTYes, this is true, it is more expensive than an end-of-life consultation, if they were available. When the time does come, though, you will be greatful for her preparedness. I know that sounds a little bizarre, but, having been through it, I wish my mother had done that. (Oh, make sure you and your sister can access the money she had put aside after her death but before the death certificate or probate. Another idea would be to find a funeral home and make pre-arrangements and pre-pay for it.)
Many hospitals have pamphlets that you can use to make your advanced directive, And, hospitals usually give them out for free if you ask at their information desk. So, lack of money to pay for the lawyer is not an excuse. Also, many senior centers will also have low-cost or free consultations on advanced directives.
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