Be Inspired….for Families and Individuals

I just had the privilege of assisting a friend choose to end medical treatment and go into hospice. I did help her make the decision only by helping her talk through what her options were. I did have the Health Care Power of Attorney though I did not have to use the power given to me because my friend was able to make her own medical decisions. But she did have documentation in place to make sure her wishes were carried out if she was not able to make them. I was there to make sure that her wishes were carried out-if a Doctor felt she was not capable. I was there to support her in her decision as a friend AND as a person who could carry out her wishes if need be. We all should have documents in place to make this possible.

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