We all go through some disease or the other in our life. Many times such situations arise when we are unable to take care of ourselves. In such a situation, we wish that the decisions about our treatment should be taken by us rather than in the hands of our family or doctors. Now this has become possible. You can make a will in advance regarding the kind of treatment you want to receive during your illness. It is also called medical will or advance directive.
What is a medical will?
A medical will is a legal document in which information is given about the kind of treatment you want to receive during your illness. In this you can also tell whether you should be removed from the support system or not if you go into a coma or your condition becomes serious. Why should a medical will be made? Now the question arises that why should a medical will be made? So let us tell you that by making a medical will, you can ensure that during your illness, decisions about your treatment will be taken according to you. Apart from this, having a medical will can save your family from taking difficult decisions. Additionally, making a medical will gives you peace of mind because you know that your wishes will be respected.
What is included in the medical will? The kind of treatment you want to get in the medical will depends on your wishes. You can also decide to be removed from the support system. Additionally, you can choose a nominee who can take decisions on your behalf if you are unable to take decisions yourself and you can also choose a doctor for your treatment.
How is a medical will made? Making a medical will is not very difficult. You can make a medical will with the help of a lawyer or even online. The medical will has to be signed in front of two witnesses. However, there is no uniformity regarding medical will in India yet. There are different laws in different states. Medical wills are being recognized in many states.
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