Because if they answer I am confused all the time it will in fact negate any decisions made by that person. Moreover it is also being used as a therapeutic tool to help folks who are starting to show signs of dementia ( drug induced or organic) and other such diseases.
These are questions to consider NOT a directive. It is a pamphlet designed to get people talking about the issues the family and patient will face.
These pamphlets exists is many doctors offices. I have NO position to defend. All I did was point out that the pamphlet is being used NOT just at the VA and that the questions are legit. I do not advocate for ANY government involvement in health care
Because no one thinks these things when they are faced with medical/physical difficulty? It has to be suggested, and not in a manner that is considerate, realistic, but cruel?
I do not buy this, and I speak as a person who was permanently and totally disabled at the age of 23 (I'm 46 now) and have cost my family more than money with my difficulties. People know -- this is not making sure one's wishes are carried out when he may no longer be able to express them himself due to whatever the factor, this is suggestive, the whole "are you worthy of living, is your continuing to live a necessity to anyone other than you" is just so wrong. If this is indeed laying on the table in the waiting room of any doctor I see, pamphlet or inquiry form, you can be sure I am leaving, as that is a doctor I do not wish to have responsible for my care.