If you want to be on the safe side, I would go with "give it to me". Written or video- or audio-taped message to family members and other loved ones, business associates and friends."Give me it" sounds very odd in Standard English, but so does "give it me".
A statement about your preference for funeral/memorial services, burial or cremation instructions and decisions about organ and tissue donation.Names, addresses and telephone numbers of your attorney, accountant, family members and other loved ones, friends and business associates who should be notified of your death or who may have information that will be helpful in dealing with estate affairs.An inventory, including the location of your bank, brokerage and other financial accounts, stock and bond holdings, real estate and business records, medical and other insurance policies, pension plans and other legal papers.Your power of attorney must be a "durable" one in order to stay in effect even if you become unable to make your own decisions or if you die. A durable power of attorney, complying with your state law, naming someone to act on your behalf on all matters other than medical (e.g., legal, financial, banking and business matters).Signed advance directive (living will, durable health care power of attorney or health care proxy) complying with your state law.If you decide to stop dialysis treatment, you or your surrogate may want to make sure the following items are in order: To obtain copies of the forms used in your state, you may contact your local or state bar association or contact Choice in Dying, 1035 30th Street NW, Washington, DC 20007, (800) 989-WILL. For more information about naming a surrogate and about the laws in your state, you may speak with an attorney or the social worker at your unit. Generally, the surrogate must follow your wishes. The role and responsibilities of the surrogate, as well as the types of decisions the surrogate may make, may vary from state to state, depending on the law of that state. It is helpful if you complete a form called a treatment-specific living will, which will give your surrogate clear directions about your wishes regarding stopping dialysis and/or other medical treatments. It is important to make sure the person is willing to act on your behalf and that he or she knows your short- and long-term goals, values and what treatments you would or would not want to have if you were not able to speak for yourself. The person you name to make medical decisions for you is called a surrogate. This is done by filling out a form called a health care proxy or a durable health care power of attorney.
You can name someone (such as a spouse, adult child or close friend) to make medical decisions for you, such as stopping dialysis, in case you are no longer able to make these decisions for yourself. What should I do if I decide to stop dialysis treatment? If I change my mind, can I go back on dialysis? Will I feel sicker if I do?Ĭan I name someone to make decisions for me if I am not able to act on my own behalf? Will I still be covered by Medicare and/or my private medical insurance if I stop treatment? If I choose to die at home, can I get a home health care worker to help my loved ones? Will my renal health care team continue to help me? What type of food and drink could I have? What should I expect after stopping dialysis? How long will I live if I choose to stop dialysis? Will I be asked to speak to a mental health professional? How do I discuss my decision with my family and friends?Ĭan any changes be made in my treatment that might improve my quality of life? If I ask to stop dialysis, how will the health care team at my unit respond? Can I really stop dialysis treatment if I want to?
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