Love Me and Let Me Die-a personal journey of discovery about advance care directives after the planned death of a partner

The story reinforces the absolute value and necessity of having an ACD for someone who is well aware of the long term outcome of their disease and its ultimate impact on their loved ones. Following the unexpected stroke and subsequent permitted death of my partner, I have explored and discovered all sorts of issues associated with 'being able to die', so that your prior wishes are followed to the letter. The paper also presents some suggestions to overcome some of these issues: such as a nationally recognised Let Me Die bracelet or necklace.