If my physician believes that a certain life prolonging procedure or other health care treatment may provide me with comfort, relieve pain, or lead to a significant recovery, I direct my physician to try the treatment for a reasonable period of time. However, if such treatment proves to be ineffective, I direct treatment be withdrawn even if so doing may shorten my life. I be given health care treatment to relieve pain or to provide comfort even if such treatment might shorten my life, suppress my appetite or my breathing, or be habit-forming. When any of the above conditions exist, I DO NOT WANT the life prolonging procedures which I have initialed below. You may revoke or change this document at any time.
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