Let Me Decide: What You Need to Know Now about End-Of-Life Care

As medical science advances beyond what was previously thought possible, and the courts and governments become increasingly able and willing to take a role in our personal decisions, it has never been more necessary to think seriously about future health care options. Through age, illness, or accident, people can lose their capacity to understand the nature and consequences of proposed medical treatment. Health care decisions then fall to families, friends, and physicians who may not be aware of the patient's wishes. The health care directive contained within this book has been developed over many years of research and consultation by one of Canada's foremost experts in geriatric and palliative care. Written specifically for Canadians, Let Me Decide contains clear advice on creating a living will and on discussing important choices with family members and doctors. It is vital reading for everyone concerned about his or her future well-being.