https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/Health-Directive/m-p/39795#M4851 <P>I recently lost my wife to colon cancer; she did not have an advance directive. When the doctor asked me what her wishes were I told him what she wanted, he also asked my wife and she said the same thing, although he was not confident she could make a clear decision. But I was her husband and she was also refusing to wear an oxygen mask.</P><P>It would be easier on you if he does fill one out, or in case you are not there to voice his wishes.</P><P>I found this webpage <A href="https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/palliative-care/planning-your-palliative-care/advance-care-directive" target="_blank">https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/palliative-care/planning-your-palliative-care/advance-care-directive</A></P> Sat, 02 Jul 2022 09:03:10 GMT Bob63 2022-07-02T09:03:10Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/Health-Directive/m-p/39790#M4849 <P>I am currently caring for my 67 year old husband who is battling Stage 4 prostate cancer which has matastisized to his bones. &nbsp;He is 3 years into his battle and holding his own at the moment</P><P>i am wondering if you can give me some information on a Health Directive booklet which was mentioned to me on a Prostate Carers Support group on Facebook&nbsp;</P> Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:37:35 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/Health-Directive/m-p/39790#M4849 Lea1956 2022-07-01T09:37:35Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/Health-Directive/m-p/39795#M4851 <P>I recently lost my wife to colon cancer; she did not have an advance directive. When the doctor asked me what her wishes were I told him what she wanted, he also asked my wife and she said the same thing, although he was not confident she could make a clear decision. But I was her husband and she was also refusing to wear an oxygen mask.</P><P>It would be easier on you if he does fill one out, or in case you are not there to voice his wishes.</P><P>I found this webpage <A href="https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/palliative-care/planning-your-palliative-care/advance-care-directive" target="_blank">https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/palliative-care/planning-your-palliative-care/advance-care-directive</A></P> Sat, 02 Jul 2022 09:03:10 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/Health-Directive/m-p/39795#M4851 Bob63 2022-07-02T09:03:10Z