Living will - to be responsible for your own will.
In every stage of life a person can suddenly become incapable of discernment by accident or acute illness. For such a situation, any mentally competent person - regardless of their age - can express his/her will by writing a Living will (LW). The LW only comes into force when a person is incapable of discernment. It shall be considered until the person is competent to judge again.
Why a Living will does make sense
In every stage a sudden incapacity of discernment can occur by accident or acute illness. This is why every mentally competent person should have a living will, regardless of their age. A living will is valid only if a person is incapable of discernment. In this case the will of the person concerned is expressed by the Living will. The living will shall be considered until the person is competent to judge again. The Living will is a big relief for family members, because it reflects and confirms the will of the incapacitated person in a state of complete mental capacity.
What does the LW of lifecircle offer to you?
It offers the member a chance to set his will so that in case of mental incompetence this will shall be honoured and applied by the physicians and nurses.
The Living will considers the new adults law which is valid in Switzerland after the 1.1.2013.
In case of non-observance of the Living will, lifecircle will talk to physicians, nursing staff and relatives in order to realize the wishes of the member according to his or her Living will.
Through a login code, the Living will of a member of lifecircle can be accessed by physicians also on the Internet. Login and password are on the members card.
How often should the LW be renewed?
A living will should be checked every 2 years and confirmed by signature. Since life changes and sometimes also the member’s attitude, the Living will should be checked and adjusted regularly. A Living will that has not been confirmed by signature for a long time, can be rejected by physicians and lawyers.
