Our family was faced with a medical emergency a few years ago Our Mother had a major stroke and when we arrived at the hospital these were the questions that were asked.
Who’s the (POA)…Power of Attorney? I said, “I am”. Does she have a DNR? Do Not Resuscitate? What medications is she on
When those questions were thrown at me I was in a state of confusion and chaos, not knowing if my mother was going to make it or not. My stress level was through the roof.
I wasn’t sure about DNR we never really talked about it. I did remember Mom saying that she never wanted to be kept alive by a machine, but there was nothing in writing.
Are You Prepared? Do You Have Everything Written Down? Do you have this information saved somewhere?
copy of your birth certificate
copy of your (SIN) Social Insurance Number.
Bank Accounts or life insurance and contacts for those accounts
Lawyer’s name and phone numbers
Your Doctor’s name and number
A list of your friends to contact and phone numbers to let them know of your passing or illness
