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become unable to participate in decisions with respect to my medical treatment, it is my intention that these directions be honored by my family and physicians( s) as a final expression of my legal right to refuse medical treatment, and I accept the consequences of this refusal.

Signed.........

...... Date.......... Witness.......

Designation Clause( optional*)

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Should I become comatose, incompetent or otherwise mentally or physically incapable of communication, I authorize....

presently residing at..........

to make treatment decisions on my behalf in accordance with my Living Will Declaration and my understanding of Judaism . I have discussed my wishes concerning terminal care with this person, and I trust his/ her judgment on my behalf.

Signed.......

Witness......

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... Date......

Witness.....

* If I have not designated a proxy as provided above, I understand that my Living Will Declaration shall nevertheless be given effect should the appropriate circumstances arise.

The various statutes specifically exclude chronic debilitating diseases such as Alzheimer's which are not life threatening and attempt to deal with other problems as well.

This approach raises many questions about traditional and modern Jewish perceptions of life and death. Is this akin to suicide or euthanasia? Suicide has always been considered a major sin

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