Title: Advanced Care Planning: Having These Important Conversations
Presenter(s): Dr. Amy Tan
Date: March 7, 2020
PEARL: Substitute decision makers.
Make sure that patients inform the SDM!!
PEARL: ACP conversation with health patients.
Is there anything for catastrophic events?
If something catastrophic happens, are there things you would find unacceptable?
Consider asking elderly if they want to know the diagnosis.
PEARL: Focus on function.
What is living for you?
What's a good day?
What do you want the healthcare team to be on the same page about to help you achieve your goals?
The magic is in the narrative.
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