ita, I have no advance directive for me (which is my goal for next year -- advance directive and a will -- not because I own anything but for custody issues) but I had one in place for Grace at some point. Advance directives are rough because it's all about if/then and thinking through possibilities to their fullest extreme.
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The Mayo Clinic has a great and thorough walking through of things to consider before you write an advanced directive: [link]
I just taught a great writing activity. I love teaching so much when I don't have to do the bureaucratic crap, when I swoop in, teach a lesson and then go on. It's what I love most about my job.
Last week's Gray's Anatomy wanted me to make sure my grandmother has a DNR on file (she talks a lot about how she's too old to live at this point, so I'm sure she wouldn't want to be brought back), but how do you bring
that
up? I mean, really.
I actually have way too much work to do today.
OMG, how could I ever choose a medical PoA? Wait..can you appoint a foreigner?
That stuff is creepy and freaky and important.
For other fans of Keith Olbermann, the Flick Filosopher has written a great article/fan gush/ode to him.
Very cool, Matt! Congratulations.
ita, I would assume so. I mean, I don't see why not. You are appointing a person. The only ish might be the logistics of contacting that person.
The only ish might be the logistics of contacting that person.
Yeah.
I feel horrible at the very thought of putting anyone in that position, but it's important.
I second, third, and fourth Flik Filosopher's emotion.
And I also think KO is hot.(Which everyone but Coma Guy on House probably knows by now.)ETA: My tag is the three things you can say on tape that won't end up on "The Factor", fyi.
