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If i get severe brain damage, can i get a doctor to kill me?

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Dr. Ruth Spector answered

Specializes in Critical Care

No: But you could make a living will and chose a health care proxy whom you can discuss what you would or would not want medically done to you if you were unable to make decisions for yourself.

Answered 9/7/2013

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Serious discussions: This is a matter for serious discussions between you, your doctors, and your family. In a few states this type of thing may be legal, but still extremely controversial. Psychiatric consultation would be part of the process. You may want to focus instead on creating a living will, and discussing your wishes with the person who would serve as your health care proxy, should you be incapacitated.

Answered 1/24/2014

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