MAKING A WILL TO LIVE:
A Workbook for You, Your Substitute
Decision-Maker, and Your Doctor about the
Value of Your Life and Your Preferences in
Critical Healthcare Situations
| Acknowledgements |
| This document is the third in a series undertaken by the Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities (MLPD) which addresses issues people face concerning decision-making about possible end-of-life situations. Although this workbook is intended for anyone, regardless of ability to us, persons with disabilities have historically experienced de-valuing of their lives, especially in critical medical situations. It is for this reason that special attention is focused on providing opportunities for workbook users to describe why their lives, despite some limitations, are worth saving! |
| Many individuals and organizations have been supportive of this ongoing exploration throughout its previous phases. Gratitude is extended to key supporters who offered feedback and valuable information throughout the creation of this workbook. These include some members of the MLPD Ethics Committee – April D’Aubin, Clare Simpson, Joe Kaufert, and Barbara Beauchamp, the MLPD Provincial Council, each MLPD staff member, and Menno Wiebe for consenting to be an external reader. |
| Special thanks to Jim Derksen, who first coined the phrase, “Will to Live,” in the fall of 2000! |
MANITOBA LEAUGE OF
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Prepared by Rhonda Wiebe
April 2003
Making A Will To Live - Contents
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