《医学院校研究生英语读与写（第四版）》 课件 Unit 4 Text A Patients Have Rights, But Doctors Have Rights, Too.pptx

医学院校研究生英语读与写（第四版）;English for Master Students in Medical Universities;Unit Four ;Outline ;Background information;With the development of medical technology, some patients who in the past would have died can now be kept alive by artificial means. Sometimes patients may have a strong desire for such treatment, because it is a temporary measure potentially leading to the restoration of health. At other times, such treatment may be undesirable, because it may only prolong the process of dying rather than restore the patient to an acceptable quality of life. In any case, each person is seen, under the law, as having the personal right to decide whether to continue or terminate such treatment. As long as a patient is mentally competent, he or she can be consulted about desired treatment. However, when a patient has lost the capacity to communicate the situation is different and that is what makes a living will necessary. ; A. Elements of a Living Will Your name and place of residence A brief description of your assets Names of spouse, children and other beneficiaries, such as charities or friends Alternate beneficiaries, in the event a beneficiary dies before you do ;Specific gifts, such as an auto or residence Establishment of trusts, if desired Cancellation of debts owed to you, if desired Name of an executor to manage the estate Name of a guardian for minor children Name of an alternative guardian, in the event your first choice is unable or unwilling to act Your signature Witnesses signatures ; B. Examples of a Living Will I, __________, of __________, being of sound mind, do hereby willfully and voluntarily make known my desire that my life not be prolonged under any of the following conditions, and do hereby further declare: 1. If I should, at any time, have an incurable condition caused by any disease or illness, or by any accident or injury, and be determined by any two or more physicians to be in a terminal condition whereby