Most of us, even doctors, are only vaguely familiar with the concept of Living Will though we are fairly well-informed about the Will we execute for our assets and property .We are even less familiar with its implications and the way it has to be implemented. What is a Living Will? A Living Will is defined as a legal document explaining one’s wishes about medical treatment if and when one becomes incompetent or unable to communicate. It is also called Advance Directive wherein a person can express his treatment preferences in such a situation with regards to, for example: tube feeding, artificial hydration, life-support measures, CPR, etc.
Is it legal to make a Living Will in India? YES –We will discuss further on how it became legal to do so and the procedure to be adopted to execute it. PROS AND CONS OF MAKING A LIVING WILL —FOR THE INDIVIDUAL, HIS FAMILY, TO DOCTORS AND SOCIETY AT…
