Advanced Planning - Understanding advanced Directives and the different types of advanced directives with Pat Deegan RN - Episode 3

This episode discusses advanced directives, which are important for setting goals and plans with respect to medical treatment, and they are evolving plans that change over time. The hosts emphasize the importance of ongoing conversations on end-of-life issues and give insights into different types of advanced directives such as the five wishes, which cover desires for natural death. They also discuss how to make informed decisions about life support treatments such as feeding tubes, and the benefits and burdens that come with them. The hosts encourage people to have an honest conversation with their loved ones about their healthcare wishes and to create advanced directives at any age.