Start The Discussion: The Importance Of Advance Directives

Published: Jan. 4, 2016, 7 p.m.

It can be tricky to start a conversation with your parents or spouse about writing an Advance Directive for health care—but it’s important to plan ahead for end-of-life decisions.

Studies show that having advance directives reduces stress for family members who may have to make grueling end-of-life decisions.  

But how can you get that conversation started?

Tune into SMG radio to hear Summit Medical Group’s patient relations manager, Mary Petti, RN, discuss the importance of planning ahead about end-of-life decisions, provide useful information about how to prepare an Advance Directive, and explain how to get sample forms.