[Chickensoup]

I guess the issue that bothers me is that for many years patients and families have quietly decided to stop rescue and agressive care. IT is not a state issue. It is not even a medical organizaion (read non profit sponge) issue. It is a personal issue born of relationships.

[goat granny]

I agree with you, its the persons decision. Not even the family's...but family's if the person cannot speak for themselves...If the government wants to make my decision for me, I'll take a couple of them out with me....My live and my death do not belong to the government...

I have made it official in my will, no extraordinary means to keep me alive and then I list the extraordinary means...Told my kids I may be old but just might get a tattoo on my old chest that says in big letters NO CODE.

They kinda of chuckle, but know I just may do it...