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AsbestosGriefEnd-of-Life Decisions
End-of-life decisions should be made soon after the diagnosis of a terminal illness, before there is a need for them. These issues are not pleasant or easy to think about. The decisions usually reflect a person's philosophical, moral, religious, or spiritual background. If the patient has certain convictions about end-of-life issues, they should make these feelings known so that they can be carried out. But because these are sensitive issues, patients, families, or doctors do often not discuss them. They tend to put off speaking of these issues in an attempt to put off the inevitable and because it is uncomfortable to discuss one's death. People often feel that there will be plenty of time to talk about these issues later. However, many times when the end-of-life decisions are necessary, the patient and family are not ready or able to make the decisions, and the decisions end up being made by people who may not know the patient's wishes.
The information provided in this site is general in nature and constitutes neither legal nor medical advice. If you are concerned that you or someone you know is at risk of an asbestos-related disease, please consult your physician and an attorney experienced in asbestos litigation cases.
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