Advance Directive MD

“If time becomes short, I want to make sure I understand what is most important to you.”

“What brings you value each day?”

“What do you wake up for in the morning?”

“What activity, if you could no longer do it, would make your life not worth living?”

There are many ways to ask these questions, but the goal is to understand your loved one’s values. What brings them meaning?

Our discussion at this recent esteemed panel on end-of-life conversations kept coming back to understanding this core value in our family members and our patients.

It was an honor to be a guest with The Washington Home and it is a privilege to serve on their advisory board.

I recently had the opportunity to record a podcast episode “how to talk to your doctor about your advance directive” with host Traci Arieli, PMP, CEOLD of Comforting Closure.

I thought it was such a great topic that I synthesized it into a simple article. Please share with anyone who may need to see this.

Anyone who is dealing with:

➡️significant chronic illness (history of heart attacks, strokes, diabetes)
➡️ multiple hospitalizations in the past 12 months
➡️ an early dementia diagnosis
➡️ cancer or other serious illness
➡️ a mental health disorder that may put them at risk of hospitalization

…or just you, your spouse, your parents

How to Talk to your Doctor about your Advance Directive - AdvanceDirectiveMD By Eleanor Tanno, M.D. Many people want to talk to their doctor about creating an advance directive. This is understandable since the process can seem daunting. For many, discussing their wishes with a trusted, medical professional brings reassurance and comfort. Your primary care physician (P*P) is...