What is an advance directive when it pertains to MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying?) How does it differ from a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) Is it a simple decision to make? For many, the discussion around MAID and advance directives is uncomfortable. After all, there’s a lot to consider.
#dementia #dementiaawareness #DementiaCare #maid #AdvanceDirectives
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There is no worse feeling than being far away from a friend whose loved one is suddenly in critical condition in the #hospital
#friends #EmotionalSupport #mortality

I hope everyone over the age of 18 has a will and has shared their #LastWishes #AdvanceDirectives #LivingWill

There's a wonderful free blue booklet people can fill out called the Five Wishes.

Versions legal in every state. It asks good questions about all aspects of what one would want if they were dying. #GoodDeath

Thankful for California #Hospice and #PalliativeCare Association for making "What Matters to Me Workbook" freely available to download. The workbook guides personal reflection about values and preferences, so as to be able to better communicate with others at times of serious illness. https://www.calhospice.org/assets/What%20Matters%20To%20Me%20Workbook.pdf #EndofLife #AdvanceCarePlanning #AdvanceDirectives

#Death Cafes are informal discussions about death with no agenda or objectives. Not grief support or counselling sessions ~ just conversations about whatever death-related things people want to discuss. Many meet in person around the globe and others are now meeting online ~ you can attend once or often, and all are free. Find listings of Death Cafes here: https://deathcafe.com/deathcafes/ #AdvanceCarePlanning #EndofLife #AdvanceDirectives #PalliativeCare #Hospice

Why defining your own advance directives is essential for self-care

It's important to understand and clearly communicate the importance of advance directives and end-of-life planning, not only for the benefit of our patients, but also for ourselves.

#AdvanceDirectives #EndOfLifePlanning #PatientEmpowerment #SelfCare #EmpoweringDeathWithDignity

Alan Lindemann is an obstetrics-gynecology physician.

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