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

[lilypoppyfre]

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.

 

[bednobs]

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

[barry1010]

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

[barry1010]

You should read this 

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/end-of-life-care/planning-ahead/advance-decision-to-refuse-treatment/

[Barmaid]

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.

[Peter Pedant]

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

[davebro3]

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

[davebro3]

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.

[lilypoppyfre]

Thank you Barry1010 and Bednobs for your advice.

I shall now have some light bedtime reading!!

Kindest 

lilypoppyfre

[Peter Pedant]

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

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

[lilypoppyfre]

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