Tag Archives: Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare

What Is The Advance Directive For Dementia?

An interview with Dr. Barak Gaster, a University of Washington professor of medicine and primary care physician, Part Two

Dr. Barak Gaster is a primary care physician and a professor of medicine at the University of Washington who has developed the Advance Directive for Dementia. Through his work, he realized that dementia is one of the most difficult issues … Continue reading

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Our Weekly Tip: Use the Right Tools to Document Your Wishes About End-of-Life Care

It's important to understand the difference between an Advance Directive and a Living Will

Our Tip of the Week: Today, more and more people understand the importance of documenting their wishes about how they want to be cared for as they approach the end of their lives. Yet, thanks in large part to the confusing … Continue reading

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Die$mart, by Kathy Lane and Christine Hughes

11 common mistakes people make in after-death planning, and what you can do to avoid them

SevenPonds reviews Kathy Lane and Christine Hughes’ helpful planning guide Die$mart. Continue reading

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What is Integrative Medicine? An Interview with Dr. Lael Conway Duncan, MD

She Introduces the Emerging Practice of Private Medical Advocacy and Guidance

I sat down with Lael Conway Duncan, MD, to discuss her work at Good Medicine, a group of healthcare professionals focused on the emerging field of private medical advocacy and guidance in the San Francisco Bay Area. After graduating with … Continue reading

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