 |  |  | frequently asked questions
 | Is my pro-choice Living Will legal? |  | Yes, if you fill it in correctly using the guidance notes. |
| Can I use the pro-choice Living Will to say that I do not want to be resuscitated? | | Yes. |
| Can I use the pro-choice Living Will to say that I do not want to have antibiotics if I get an infection? | | Yes. |
| If I am worried that I may not be resuscitated in hospital can I make it clear that I want to have life sustaining treatment? | | Yes. |
| Can I ask a friend or relative to act as my representative in hospital and tell the medical staff what my wishes are should I not be able to communicate for whatever reason? | |
You can set out in the pro-choice Living Will who you would like the medical staff to consult. This person is called a Health Care Proxy, but they have no formal power. You could use a Lasting Power of Attorney to appoint and attorney to make decisions on your behalf should you become incapacitated. For more informationon how to do this visit: http://www.dignityindying.org.uk/livingwills/.
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| How will people know that I have a pro-choice Living Will? | | The pro-choice Living Will comes with a medical emergency card which you can take with you where ever you go. |
| Do Health Care Trusts and medical organisations know about Living Wills? | | Yes, Living Wills are recognised by all the professional nursing and medical organisations like the BMA and the RCN. |
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