GUEST: I noticed you didn't have anything to follow up on your 'great line'. Still awaiting backup of your anonymous assertions.

Carol: I hope you never need it, but the paperwork is only a 'rough guide' and with all the complications of modern medicine, one's specific condition may not be so addressed. So just as important is the need to specify a "health care proxy" a person who can be your voice when you dont have one.

One who has been there.