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When you discover a serious illness, you need help with the illness, establishing your support system, plan your financial needs, and consider your estate planning. Your illness doesn't exist in isolation; all facets of your life are impacted. Ted H. Gordon, author of ten other books, was an attorney, holds a business degree (M.B.A.), and has a college minor in psychology, all of which are needed to answer the broad number of questions you may face with your illness. Answers, alone are not enough. These answers are readable, understandable and helpful, and answers most of the questions you may face.[1] The Illness. The first and most immediate reaction is to deal with the illness. How do you handle the first 48-hours after hearing of your diagnosis? You are adrift in a universe where the standard rules of life don't apply, and like childbirth, if you don't have some guidelines, the unusual situation you face can throw you more smoothly without ideas of what you might encounter. Which treatments should you choose, and should you obtain a second opinion? How soon must to decide on your treatment and will waiting to disadvantage your health? How do you know you have an excellent doctor? These and many more questions need answers.[2]. Your Support System. How do you set up a support system? If you have friends and family who want to help, how do you coordinate and decide what you need? How can they help without asking you each time? If you don't have access to such support, how do you get help and on-line or community-driven support systems? How do you let your family participate without smothering you and you overwhelming your supporters? [3]. Survival in a Financial Environment. If you have a job, what accommodations must your employer make? What rights are afforded you under the American's with Disability Laws? What about health insurance and other insurance? Can you run out and apply for life insurance, or is it too late? Can you continue driving? Can hotels, airports, and other enterprises discriminate against you? How do you obtain a disabled automobile license plate? [4].Estate Planning Documents. Should you execute a living will (durable power of attorney for health care), and if so, how do you fill it out? What does each paragraph mean, and how should you decide each of your choices? Should you do a will or update your trust? What about documents like the end of life care and other legal documents about your medical decisions?
