Living will law passed by German Bundestag It’s a dilemma for doctors and relatives. What should be done for patients who can no longer communicate. How much longer should they be kept alive with machines? A new living will law puts patients’ wishes first.
Urgent support
We support people facing the end of life and promote choice at that time; we don’t provide information about methods of ending life. For urgent support, Samaritans are on 116 123, free, day or night. Breathing Space is on 0800 83 85 87. For questions about your own care, your GP or palliative care team is the right first call.