21 MAJOR END-OF-LIFE DECISIONS

To recognize that your days will end, and begin to plan your life on that basis (accept the reality of impending death)
To choose a physician who understands how you wish to die
How to change–or not change–your lifestyle (the way you live: activities, habits, etc.)
To do those things you have been putting off
Whether or not to receive psychological or spiritual counseling
To let your understanding of death intensify, and improve, your present relationships
To learn to talk more openly and comfortably about dying
How you want to be remembered by family and friends
Whether or not to draw up (or update) a Will
To complete advance directives (living will, etc.) so those around you will know what you want
To name your healthcare power of attorney (advocate) who understands what you want or do not want done regarding medical care
To heal relationships that may need to be mended
Whether or not to carry (or update) life insurance
Whether to obtain hospice support to assist you and your family
Whether to seek aggressive comfort care until death occurs
Where you would like to die
Who you want, or do not want, with you when you die
To continue or stop treatment
To continue or stop eating and drinking
To receive visitors or not during your treatment–determine who they would be
If considering hastening your death, to apply for Exit Guides with Final Exit Network