Resuscitation

[carlton23]

My GP visited me today as I am at present unable to walk very well, and during our conversation the subject of my demise arose and he asked me if should I have an heart attack, would I want to be resuscitated. He knows that I am fully aware of my illness and I replied "No", and later this afternoon a lady from the surgery delivered an large brown envelope with a notice inside stating that This patient does not wish to be `etc etc`, and that I should leave it in a prominent place....in case. Has anyone else had such good service from their medical practise?
I`m off to bed now..goodnight and I hope to be with you all again tomorrow.

[anneasquith]

carlton. i hope you have a restful sleep. take care. anne i have tremendous admiration for you. :)

[Mamyalynne]

Carlton, I too admire and respect your decision and am glad you feel you are getting good service and care from your doctor too.

Night night ♥

[mrs.chappie]

Hiya Carlton.

My uncle died recently and shortly before he did, we were asked if we wanted him to be resuscitated, should the opportunity arise. He died in an old folks home and I didn't see any paperwork about resuscitation but perhaps there was some in the office.

So sorry to hear about your troubles. x

[mike11111]

My answer would have been "YES, and while you're about it can you get me a bottle of Brown Ale and 10 Senior Service".

[tinkerbell23]

carlton near me people get a green sticker to put on the door or somewhere that meets the eye and the form goes in a tube....in the fridge!!!

i too admire your decision and glad you have good care i hope you feel better soon!!!!!!! xxx

[boxtops]

Carlton, that is good service indeed - and well done to the doc for asking it, while you are of sound mind. Let's hope it's not needed for a long time yet, though ♥

[rowanwitch]

Chances are it won't ever be needed... but a sensible decision and credit to the GP
hope that you have a while yet of decent quality time...

[RATTER15]

Mrs Chappie, some homes don't have documentation on resuscitation (A living Will), if the documentation isn't correct and signed by relevant parties it can be a legal problem, especially if that person does not have "mental capacity"

So I think they don't have one unless someone requests a living will is held at the home.

[carmalee]

xC

[carlton23]

Thanks for all your replies.

[looobylooo]

blummin heck bill, youre not going to be going anywhere for a long long time yet, ok, you hear me now?! ;o) x
you have a good restful nights sleep, and heres hoping your troubles are a little easier for you tomorrow,
nighty night
and speak soon :o)

[ttfn]

I was talking to Big Sis on the 'phone tonight about the Living Will. I think that Ludovic Kennedy made a wonderful ambassador for the subject. We only have each other now and are in agreement on this matter, if and when the situation arises for either of us. To me, it makes perfect sense. Sweet dreams, Bill x

[tamborine]

That's not acceptable to me carlton......I was up till 3am with you one night setting up your avatar. I'll be looking out for your avatar for a long time yet. Sleep well - will catch you 2moro

[looobylooo]

oh yess tamborine, lol, i remember it ^^^ well! ;o)

seee! so there you go bill, thats another reason why youve got to stick around in here for a bit longer, ok?! ;o)

sweetest dreams, n'night x