))
What Is a Power of Attorney, and Why Is Having One So Important?
Manage episode 415585553 series 3506436
Content provided by Mountain Pacific Quality Health. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Mountain Pacific Quality Health or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Talking about death or life-threatening illnesses or injuries is not easy. However, planning for these events makes sure you get the health care you want and offers you and your loved ones peace of mind, helping eliminate difficult decisions in the midst of extreme emotions, confusion and pain. Dr. K and special guest Ramon Mercado discuss important end-of-life planning tools, including advance directives and a health care power of attorney.
Additional resources for this episode:
National Institute on Aging: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/advance-care-planning/advance-care-planning-advance-directives-health-care
Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/in-depth/living-wills/art-20046303
Johns Hopkins: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/patient-care/patients-visitors/advance-directives
If you have a question for Dr. K, email QandAwithDrK@mpqhf.org. Your question will remain anonymous.
7 episodes
Share
