Patients who might be on a tug of war between life and death can make things easier in the future by creating a living will. Do not be misled by the term—it has nothing to do with a traditional will or trust that is used to distribute properties and possessions after a person’s death. Instead, living wills are documents that clearly explain the type of medical treatments and health care a patient would prefer if they are unable to make decisions for themselves...

A living will is a document prepared by patient with a terminal illness to make known his preferences regarding the type of medical care or treatment he would want to receive. Essentially, this document (also called an advance directive or a health care directive) enables the patient to decide for himself how he wants his life to be prolonged through medical treatments and life support systems.

Why create a will when a loved one can choose what’s best for you?...

Many people have certainly heard about living will, but not all of them are familiar about what it is all about. Perhaps your doctor has asked you if you have one. The hospital and your long-term care facility may have also asked if you have it. It may be true that living will may not be a necessity, but it is very important. There are many things you should know about it. Here are those.

A living will is basically a valid and legal document specifying...

What exactly is a living will ? To begin with, it is a legal document used by any person to specify and make known his wishes with regards to possible life-prolonging medical procedures and treatments in case of unexpected events. Some people prefer to call it as a healthcare directive, an advance directive, and a physician's directive. In any way, the living will should not in any way be confused with a last testament and a living trust.

The two concepts are involved in...

There is nothing more frightening than turning on the local news channel only to discover that the drug your doctor has prescribed for the past couple of years is on recall. One of the primary reasons why we take medicine is to help relieve pain from a medical condition -- not to make a medical problem worse.

What Happens Prior to a Drug Recall?

Usually before a drug is recalled, either by the drug company or the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a patient may experience...

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Workplace Violence is on the rise and I believe that in the next decade it will explode exponentially unless we are proactive!

The most difficult type of workplace violence to prevent comes from individuals not affiliated with the company who have some grievance or grudge against the company itself or someone working for the organization.  Unless a friend, neighbour or family member notices telltale warning signs and reports them it is almost impossible to prevent random...

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Birth defects resulting from medical malpractice.

The birth of your baby should be one of the greatest experiences of your life. An expectant mother will do everything she can to ensure the safe delivery of her child, making sure she is in the best health, that she knows all the best techniques to keep herself as calm as possible during labour and that her baby has the best start to life as possible.

But in most cases there are other people involved in the delivery of...