What are you opinions on life support machines?

Question

And do you have a written conscent to use your organs in case of an accident, or at least someone who know what you want!

Answer 1

i think if you let family know your wishes they can let the hospital know it was what you wanted. ive seen it on hospital shows ( the real ones not ER lol) and parents and family said it was their wishes.

if a very strong subject and one ive not thought about actually.

so thank you. gives us all something to think about for the future!!!

hugs!!

Answer 2

Machines are great, had a child on the works for an extended period. He is now fine. My grandfather was  also supported by machines and medicines, but he passed away. I feel he should not have been placed on support: his prognosis was poor. A person can write up a living will that stipulates some kind of medical plan if the drawer is unable to make his or her health decisions. If you put in the phrase living will into a search engine, you will find something you can print up.

Answer 3

For myself, don't hook me up.  When it's my time to go, it's time to go.  Yes, consent and they all know.  u?

Answer 4

I think they are awesome for someone who has a chance of living/life--and the youth.  But I also feel if there is not a chance of a life--or the elderly--let mother nature talk over.  My children DO know my wishes.

Answer 5

my children know my wishes that i do not want to be kept alive by machine. i have donated my organs which they are also aware of. my thought is if i can help give someone else a better life by donating my organs, i am doing my part to help my fellow man.