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“In the event of my being in a state in which I do not have capacity to make decisions about my care, and from which the chance of recovery is minimal, I do not wish to have life-sustaining treatment… for example a feeding tube… I would like to receive care directed at the alleviation of suffering…’ pg223”

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Book:The Book About Getting Older

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