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Iwant To Make My Wishes About End Of My Life -Known To My Children - Legally Enforceable.

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lilypoppyfre | 12:14 Mon 18th Nov 2024 | Law
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I wish to be given water and painkillers only. I already have a doctor's letter stating that I do not want to be rescuscitated.

 

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you need to do a health and welfare POA.  it's still not legally binding though

Yes, the Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Form that should be on your GP records is legally enforceable under the Human Rights Act 

Your wishes must be taken into account but they are not legally enforceable and anyone who wishes to challenge them can seek the assistance of the Court of Protection.

thank you Barmaid, I read your  posts avec plaisir ( o gawd forrin, this post wont  last one  scan by the  mods)

Did this used to be the norm with doctors - Liverpool Pathway?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liverpool_Care_Pathway_for_the_Dying_Patient

I was in hospital with a broken leg in 2001 & the old chap in the next bed (dementia & broken hip) was, I think, being eased out of this world. I queried why he wasn't even being given drinks (he couldn't manage to drink himself) and they did get someone to help him drink.

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Thank you Barry1010 and Bednobs for your advice.

I shall now have some light bedtime reading!!

Kindest 

lilypoppyfre

Did this used to be the norm with doctors - Liverpool Pathway?

This caused big problemss ten or so years ago. And Bodkin Adams 1957

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Thank you all....I vaguely remember the Liverpool Pathway (?)

I guess a dignified exit won't happen for now and children will have to comfort us as they cab

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