Advance Directive Dos and Don'ts: Key Advice for Your Patients, Your Family and Yourself

Everyone should have an advanced directive. Full stop. You, your parents, your partner, your adult kids - everyone.Most people know that having an advance directive is important but they feel awkward or anxious about actually making it happen.I've seen patients with stroke have a terrible outcome from a poorly done advance directive. And I've seen family members of people with cancer suffer because their loved one didn't have an advance directive even though their illness was very severe.In this episode you will learn all that you need to know to create a high quality advance directive for you and your family.I'm glad you're here,DeliaP.S. Don't forget to subscribe to The Integrative Palliative Podcast on your favorite podcast platformDelia Chiaramonte, MDwww.integrativepalliative.comCoping Courageously: A Heart-Centered Guide for Navigating a Loved One’s Illness Without Losing Yourself is available here: www.copingcourageously.com  Please review this podcast wherever you listen and forward your favorite episode to a friend! And be sure to subscribe!Sign up to stay connected and learn about upcoming programs:https://trainings.integrativepalliative.com/IPI-stay-in-touchI'm thrilled to be listed in Feedspot's top 15 palliative podcasts!https://blog.feedspot.com/palliative_care_podcasts/