The following was one of many inquiries and concerns expressed by participants in the "Ask the Professor" event for Oklahomans on World Hospice and Palliative Care Day yesterday.
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| Saturday, October 10, 2009 12:36 PM
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| catcher9@cox.net 
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My husband has ALS and is on a respirator. We want to turn it off according to his living will but his doctor thinks it is immoral and doesn't agree? What are our rights about this?
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The Professor's answer:
Oklahoma law requires physicians to follow advance directives (living wills).
If his doctor refuses to follow your husband's wishes, he is required to
facilitate his referral to a physician who will follow his directions.
If you have questions email:
ok-palliative@ouhsc.edu
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