Living wills
Dr. Pather is an expert in advising you about a living will as she works in hospital and is familiar with the treatments that you may wish to opt out of. A living will (advance decision to refuse treatment) ensures that your wishes are respected and that you are spared from unnecessary invasive investigations and treatments when you are no longer able to make decisions for yourself.
Who should make a living will?
No-one should make one but it may be useful if you have a terminal or progressive condition and do not wish to be subjected to life prolonging treatments.
What is needed to make a living will?
It’s necessary that you fully understand the relevant treatments that may be involved. Discussion with a doctor familiar with such treatments is imperative. Mental capacity at the time of making a living will is essential. Having a report evidencing your mental capacity ensures that your living will is enforced.
WHAT IS THE COST?
Advance Decision Service
Mental Capacity assessment for advance decision
£550
Consultation for advance decision
£150
Book both together for £650, saving £50.
What is & isn’t included
Prices are inclusive of VAT. The cost involves preparation time, assessment time and preparation of the mental capacity assessment report. Consultations and capacity assessments for living wills are conducted remotely. If you want a face to face assessment, Tavel is charged at 55p/mile in excess of 10 miles travelled. Dr. Pather will not assess anyone in hospital, only in your own home. Dr. Pather does not provide the document for a living will (advance decision ) as templates are available online.
Payment terms
Payment is to be made in full in advance of the service/s before they are provided. You will be sent an invoice when you receive a confirmation. Please see our Terms & Conditions document for further details.