Ok, this is second hand info from an experience where my mom is staying at a nursing home.
This lady was put into a the home by her son and he is just as rude as they get. He wants her to die, etc, drop dead, and all these other negative things so he can get her money. Its been told to me he actually said this and tells the nurses not to treat her, let her die, rot, etc, etc.
Anyway, my mom and a few other alert patients have asked about that. They said since he has power of attorney and she has a living will, they can not treat her, tube feed her, give her pain killers, etc. Just basic care like changing, bathing, doctor ordered meds and daily meals. Shes usually kept in the last room and you hear her complaining, making noises, etc.
Is this so? I thought a living will was like a DNR, basically they treat you til you die, then they do nothing to bring you back.
Just wondering.....
This lady was put into a the home by her son and he is just as rude as they get. He wants her to die, etc, drop dead, and all these other negative things so he can get her money. Its been told to me he actually said this and tells the nurses not to treat her, let her die, rot, etc, etc.
Anyway, my mom and a few other alert patients have asked about that. They said since he has power of attorney and she has a living will, they can not treat her, tube feed her, give her pain killers, etc. Just basic care like changing, bathing, doctor ordered meds and daily meals. Shes usually kept in the last room and you hear her complaining, making noises, etc.
Is this so? I thought a living will was like a DNR, basically they treat you til you die, then they do nothing to bring you back.
Just wondering.....