BUSINESSWEEK ONLINE : MARCH 1, 1999 ISSUE
PERSONAL BUSINESS

Preparing a Living Will


MAKE IT EXPLICIT
Spell out exactly what care you want at the end of your life, and what you want withheld.

DISTRIBUTE IT
Keep a copy accessible at home, give others to your doctor, your local hospital, and your adult children.

CHOOSE AN ADVOCATE
Designate a family member or friend to insist that your wishes be honored, should a hospital be reluctant to do so.



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