I would have been one of the 70%. The reason is that the phrase " Persistent Vegetative State " was always used in describing her condition, and was used in the often quoted poll.
When the video her parents took of her, was finally shown on TV, ( in violation of a court order, I believe. ) I instantly realized that I had been duped. What we have here is nothing short of a conspiracy to commit murder. A killing for convenience.
My " Advance Directive ( Living Will ) " on file at the VA hospital will be cancelled at my next visit.
The reason is that the phrase " Persistent Vegetative State " was always used in describing her condition, and was used in the often quoted poll.
^^^^
That phrase needs to go down the memory hole to join "crippled" and other words that used to be in common usage.
Scientists are learning more every day about the function of the brain. One recent observation of tested patients who had minimal or no response to ordinary stimuli, showed brain activity similar to the control subjects, when tapes of a loved one's voice or familiar music was played.
A human being can never be a vegetable. The term arose from callousness by medical staff when viewing the severely compromised. Medicine, and respect for patients, has come a long way since that term was popularized.
I applaud your intention to cancel your living will.
A living will is a very good way to get substandard care and to die from a non life threatening and temporary medical issue.
I would recommend a health care surrogate. Find somebody with medical knowledge, preferably a nurse. Have an extremely frank discussion with them about your wants.
An informed dispassionate decision maker is preferable to an uninformed passionate one.