Remember the national news story about Terri Schiavo, the young woman in Florida who suffered brain damage and lapsed into a 15-year coma, and the ensuing battle between her husband and parents about whether life support should be continued?  Everyone should have documents such as a living will with health care directives that will let loved ones know your wishes in case of an accident or illness in which you are not able to communicate.  You can download these forms and use them to discuss your wishes with your family and make sure they are documented, just in case...

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