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Screen 20: Life Support

In addition to a Values Statement, you can also express your wishes about particular forms of treatment. You may have strong feelings about certain treatments or you may feel like you can't make a decision about any of them now because the decision about each form of treatment depends on your condition at the time. If you feel strongly about any particular treatment, it is a good idea to put those feelings in writing in your Living Will. When thinking about these treatments, remember that we are talking about when you have a terminal condition or you are in a permanent state of unconsciousness (coma or vegetative state) and you cannot express your own choices about life-prolonging care. If you are in that condition, think about whether you would want the following forms of treatment.

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