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Resources to help people make decisions about end-of-life care and services before a crisis
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We are here to offer you timely and practical content from a variety of perspectives to help you expand your access to information, learn from others’ experiences and best practices, and improve your ability to make informed decisions about your care before a crisis.
HBO's The Pitt brings up important conversations around end-of-life decisions, advance directives, death doulas, and other issues related to dying. The Alliance’s Elyssa Katz discusses what shows like The Pitt can teach us about dying on our terms.
As a caregiver, you can ensure that the healthcare preferences of those you care for are understood and respected. Here are 5 practical steps to take.
Advance care planning is an important task that is not done by most people. Dr. Joel Policzer shares why beginning Advance Care Planning is essential for you to receive medical care and interventions that are beneficial to you.
The terms Living Will and Advance Directives have been used interchangeably, creating confusion around what healthcare document we need to use to share our wishes. Learn what the terms really mean and how they are related.
There are several types of documents to help you express your wishes for treatment any time you are unable to speak for yourself, particularly during serious illness or end of life. Learn when and why individuals need advance directives, living wills, powers of attorney, DNRs or POLSTs.
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