What does the right to die mean

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In this written assignment you are to answer the questions and create a living will. You should search the internet for living wills and look for an advanced directive that you like and would use. Be sure to use only information that is free and does not violate any copyright issues. When writing a living will consider the following questions:

1. What does the "right to die" mean?

2. Who has the duty to provide death when it is requested?

3. What rights do health care providers have?

4. What is the right in the case of an unconscious person who previously was competent?

5. What is a living will?

6. Why do you need a living will?

7. Do you have one? Or would you consider having one?

8. What is a power of attorney? What does it have to do with a living will?

In this written assignment you are to answer the previous questions in a word document and then ?nd a living will sample to include in the document. Do not just copy the living will, but use the format that includes:

- Your name

- Who you grant permission to determine your choices if you are incompetent

- Your speci?c arrangements to be resuscitated or not

- List of organs to be donated if you chose

- Any other wishes

- Your signature

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