Studies show that patients who have advance care planning have less anxiety and fear and are comforted knowing their physician has an understanding of their health care decisions.
Accidents and serious illness can occur at any time.
Thinking about what type of care you would want in an end-of-life situation is often difficult. Advance care planning is a way for you to discuss the kind of medical care you want with your family and the person you name as your decision-maker or Power of Attorney for Health Care agent.
»Ê¹Ú¶ÄÇò Supportive Care offers »Ê¹Ú¶ÄÇò Care Decisions, a process by which you and your family work with a trained facilitator to address decisions that affect your personal health.
This service is offered to those who use »Ê¹Ú¶ÄÇò HealthCare and all »Ê¹Ú¶ÄÇò HealthCare employees – for free!
Got a question about advance care planning or »Ê¹Ú¶ÄÇò Care Decisions?
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Contact your »Ê¹Ú¶ÄÇò Medical Group primary care office to schedule an in-person visit with an »Ê¹Ú¶ÄÇò Care Decisions facilitator at your convenience.
Existing patients with access to may schedule directly by logging into their account. Here, you will find additional resources including guidance on preparing for your conversation with a trained facilitator and the ability to review or upload important documents.
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Please bring a copy to your next appointment at »Ê¹Ú¶ÄÇò.