LIVING WILLS/ADVANCE DIRECTIVES

Living wills/advance directives set out the kind of medical treatment you would like to receive or not receive should you ever be in a condition that prevents you from expressing those wishes at some time in the future.

They are becoming popular in Britain and around the world.  You can say in advance what you would like to happen.

The BMA supports living wills/advance directives and suggests that patients lodge one copy with their doctor.

More information from Dignity in Dying, 13 Prince of Wales Terrace, London, W8 5PG or telephone 071 987 7770

If you join Dignity in Dying (£15) you get a free living will.

THE NATURAL DEATH CENTRE does a set of forms comprising-

LIVING WILL/LIFE VALUES STATEMENT/DEATH PLAN AND ADVANCE FUNERAL WISHES

Please send a minimum donation of £7 to the Natural Death Centre, 6 Blackstock Road, London, N4 2BT

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National helpline 0871 288 2098