Daughter From California Syndrome
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The 'Daughter from California Syndrome' refers to a phenomenon where a family member, often from a distant location like California, becomes involved in their elderly relative's care and disputes with local family members or caregivers, highlighting complexities in family dynamics and elder care.
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Doctors cannot really accept informal documents regarding end of life. I know from bitter experience even clear lucid written statements of intent informally made by a dying person can be ignored by surgeons.
This stuff isn't scary, it's just sensible. The Australian one includes a declaration which can include or exclude the "daughter from california" in the decision process.
The process includes lawyers and doctors. There's an interactive web form from the government to guide you through.
I've done one. My partner has done one. We have no intention of needing it any time soon. We both feel better for having it.