Legal Question in Health Care Law in Florida

living wills or lack thereof

a 56 yr old women on life support. very little brain function. no living will. what rights does her family have in allowing the ''plug to be pulled''? It would be her mom, a sister and a brother. There is no child nor husband. Patient would be appalled to live in this condition.


Asked on 3/13/07, 10:53 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: living wills or lack thereof

terrible position. sorry for yout turmoil. if everyone is in agreement, sometimes the doctors will "help." If not, you will need to see a lawyer and get a guardian appointed. Hopefully, those at the hospital will be able to assist you through this ordeal.

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Answered on 3/16/07, 11:13 pm


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