Does anyone here know how to get a Do Not Recessitate done in Okinawa?

[TheLastDon]

[daveh5o]

But things are looking up for you. You have just started RB records.

[elgringoloco]

You might try a google search. Several years before my mother-in-law died, we decided that we really needed a 'Power of Attorney' so that we could handle her medical and other affairs as she was getting more ill and at her age, dementia was certain if she lived for awhile. I, having not been in that situation before, contacted a few lawyers, along with the local Probate Court, who all informed me that the Power of Attorney JUST HAD to be prepared by a lawyer(shyster) and would cost somewhere between $1,000.00 and $2,000.00. Wrong!!
I did a google search and found a free form that was just what we were looking for, downloaded it, filled in the blanks, took the form and Grandma to a local Notary Public, who witnessed Grandma's signature, applied the Notary Stamp, and we were good to go. Total cost- about $3.00. We used this at numerous hospitals, nursing homes, etc, up
until grandma died and even after,

[Fire4Effect]

Well, as slow as the ambulances drive there I would say the only way you would make it to the hospital alive is if you lived within 2 blocks of it. I have passed ambulances before, who had their lights and sirens on, and seemed like they were only doing the speed limit...

[Muku]

Originally Posted by kombu_kid

Well, him being brain-dead already could help pass the first hurdle......

OHHHHH!!!!.....KK's on a roll.....

Which would be ok in the states, but unfortunately here in Japan the definition of death is when the heart stops. Being brain dead is not going to stop doc's from trying to start your heart.

They would put you on a heart/lung machine and they can not remove it, by law, until you were able to breathe on your own.

I know of a guy here who had a massive stroke when he was around 45 years old, he has been in a vegetative state for nearly 40 years on a heart and lung machine. No brain activity what so ever, feeding tubes directly into his stomach, all curled up like a baby. Sad as hell for the family.

I seriously wanted to "accidentally" trip over the cord cut it and pop the breaker for his room to let the guy finally go.

[kombu_kid]

Originally Posted by Muku

Which would be ok in the states, but unfortunately here in Japan the definition of death is when the heart stops. Being brain dead is not going to stop doc's from trying to start your heart.

They would put you on a heart/lung machine and they can not remove it, by law, until you were able to breathe on your own.

I know of a guy here who had a massive stroke when he was around 45 years old, he has been in a vegetative state for nearly 40 years on a heart and lung machine. No brain activity what so ever, feeding tubes directly into his stomach, all curled up like a baby. Sad as hell for the family.

I seriously wanted to "accidentally" trip over the cord cut it and pop the breaker for his room to let the guy finally go.

Whoa!.....who in the hell is footin' the bill? The gov't? I believe I heard that a person's body will "shrink" in that state.....over the years. Talk about ridiculous and sad.....I thought Japan would be a little more cutting edge in situations like these.

[Crazysix]

Originally Posted by Fire4Effect

Well, as slow as the ambulances drive there I would say the only way you would make it to the hospital alive is if you lived within 2 blocks of it. I have passed ambulances before, who had their lights and sirens on, and seemed like they were only doing the speed limit...

That's because they are on OKINAWAN TIME

[SpaceGhost]

way to think about your kids RB....

[Muku]

Originally Posted by elgringoloco

You might try a google search. Several years before my mother-in-law died, we decided that we really needed a 'Power of Attorney' so that we could handle her medical and other affairs as she was getting more ill and at her age, dementia was certain if she lived for awhile. I, having not been in that situation before, contacted a few lawyers, along with the local Probate Court, who all informed me that the Power of Attorney JUST HAD to be prepared by a lawyer(shyster) and would cost somewhere between $1,000.00 and $2,000.00. Wrong!!
I did a google search and found a free form that was just what we were looking for, downloaded it, filled in the blanks, took the form and Grandma to a local Notary Public, who witnessed Grandma's signature, applied the Notary Stamp, and we were good to go. Total cost- about $3.00. We used this at numerous hospitals, nursing homes, etc, up
until grandma died and even after,

Laws are a bit different here, the family would have the final say on whether or not any extended or invasive procedures would be done to keep a person alive.

[Muku]

Originally Posted by Fire4Effect

Well, as slow as the ambulances drive there I would say the only way you would make it to the hospital alive is if you lived within 2 blocks of it. I have passed ambulances before, who had their lights and sirens on, and seemed like they were only doing the speed limit...

Speaking from experience here it is because by law here ambulances are not allowed to speed. They do have the right of way and can go through red lights etc etc but they can not go over the speed limit.