Navigating Advance Care Planning

In this episode of Thompson On-Air, host Dave Carro sits down with emergency physician and palliative care specialist Dr. Adam Cardina and nurse practitioner Alex Michaels to unpack what Advance Care Planning really is, why it matters at every stage of health, and how it can actually expand, not limit, the care options available to patients and families. Dr. Cardina and Alex explain how clarifying your values, naming a trusted healthcare proxy, and revisiting decisions over time can prevent chaos in a crisis and ensure your voice is heard even if you cannot speak for yourself. The conversation tackles common myths (including that Advance Care Planning is only for older adults or for end of life), offers simple starter questions families can use at the dinner table, and highlights how Thompson Health is weaving these conversations into everyday primary care so that planning becomes a normal, compassionate part of routine healthcare. Contact Thompson On-AirEmail us at [email protected] our website at http://www.ThompsonHealth.com/podcast Thanks for listening!