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Getting ready to die
This book is for people who are sick and will die.
It says things you can do when getting ready to die.
You can remember the good things about your life.
This book explains choices you can make when getting ready to die.
It talks about
- Decisions about treatment
- Making a Will
- Saying you can make choices for you
- Who should be with you when you die
You might want to read this guide with someone you trust.
It is always ok to ask questions.
Talk to your doctor if you are worried about your health.
This book is for people who are unwell and will not get better. The book says things you can do and choices you may make when getting ready to die.
The book has ideas about how to remember the good things about your life.
The book talks about choices you may make like:
- decisions about medical treatments
- saying how you would like to be cared for
- making a will
- saying who can make choices for you when you are very sick
- who should be with you when you die.
It is always ok to ask questions. Talk to your A doctor that you see when you need a health check if you are worried about your health.
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This resource was made by
MacMillan Cancer Support
A charity in the UK that supports people with cancer.
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