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End-of-Life Issues
Pennsylvania law clearly defines the end-of-life care decision-making process
February 12th, 2007
A new Pennsylvania law helps define who could be making your end-of-life care decisions if you do not have a living will or health care agent. But, according to the Pennsylvania Medical Society, it's still better for you to have a living will and a health care agent. While those who already have a living will or a health care agent may not notice the new law, those without - particularly their family members - will. In the past, when a patient did not have a living will or a health care agent, was incompetent, and had an end-stage medical condition, doctors would gather the patient's family members to discuss whether or not the patient would want...
Source: Managed Care Weekly Digest (2007-02-12)
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