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Shaz51Senior Contributor
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DimitySenior Contributor
@DogMan79 I did multiple drafts.
For the mh one I gave a thumbnail of meds that hadn't worked for me aka my preference and also said something about ECT. I also mentioned the need for care for both my cat (whom I no longer have) and a family member if I was out of action.
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DogMan79Senior Contributor
@Spirit_Healer wrote:It's more straightforward than the older version @DogMan79 . If you have a case manager it may be helpful to do the form with them. Otherwise you could ask a trusted carer, family member or friend. It is a document outlining how you want to be treated if you become unwell and get admitted to hospital. It is not binding and can be overruled by treating staff. But is more likely to be followed if you are in a private hospital, rather than a public one.
@Dimity
@Spirit_Healer given the nature of it, being for things like involuntary stays. Private is not somewhere I would expect to need it to begin with
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TaaliSenior Contributor
Hey @Shaz51 @Icaruslanded @DogMan79
How does this work?
Be well
Taali
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