Considering our own death is one of the most difficult challenges in life. Yet it is very important to think carefully about the medical treatment we would want for that challenging time. Medical technology can now keep us alive long…
An advance health care directive, also called a living will, is a legal document indicating what actions you want medical professionals to take if you are unable to make your own decisions. A living will is crucial for all adults…
The importance of advance care planning and directives is as strong as ever after the COVID-19 pandemic began. Responses to vaccinations and understanding their efficacy, reinfection potential, and long-haul symptoms resulting from COVID-19 continue to baffle our scientific understanding. It…