elaine wrote:
>
> "Pete C." > wrote in message
> ...
> > Puester wrote:
> >>
> >> Pete C. wrote:
> >>
> >> >
> >> > Yes, it is something I carry around. Everyone should carry around their
> >> > medical directive, we've seen enough examples of what can happen
> >> > without
> >> > one.
> >>
> >> Emergency Medical Team Member #1: Hey, this guy is bleeding to death,
> >> treat him quick.
> >>
> >> Member #2: Wait! His medical directive says not to treat unless he
> >> gives consent. He ain't gonna live long enough to give consent with
> >> that bleeder.
> >>
> >> Member 1: Okay, let's go get a cup of coffee. Wouldn't want to upset
> >> him....
> >>
> >> WTF?
> >>
> >> gloria p
> >
> > My directive specifically states that if I am unconscious all medical
> > treatment is refused.
>
> Er....where do you keep your directive? When you're conscious, that is....
>
> e.

As I already noted, it is summarized on the back of my drivers license
(in an area reserved for a medical directive) and it is in detail on a
card kept right next to that license.