|
This site is dedicated to the memory of Raymond, our
totally dependent son & brother, who was severely mentally handicapped and could not speak. Because of this he could not express
his wishes regarding his health care; he was made to endure indescribable pain and suffering for months longer than he should
have due to the lack of laws in New York State giving families the right to decide to withdraw health care treatment when
there is no hope of recovery and a or health care proxy have not been appointed.
In July, 3 2007 Governor Spitzer
signed into law the Surrogate's Court Procedure Act (A3683A)
This law provides for appointment of a person to make end-of-life decisions, for the mentally retarded only, when
there is no court appointed guardian to do so. THANK YOU FOR YOU SUPPORT ON THIS IMPORTANT PIECE OF LEGISLATION.
On
March 16, 2010, after nearly two decades of first being introduced in the state legislature the Family Health Care Decisions
Act(S03164 or A07729) was signed by Governor Patterson. This legislation gives every other New York State resident the right
to make end-of-life decisions when their loved one becomes incapacitated.
|
