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Task: Organize Your Medical Contacts
The older we get, the more doctors we collect.
Antipsychotics May Help Ease Pain For Dementia Patients
Perhaps the word “antipsychotics” makes this seem much more negative than it actually is.
11 Ways To Cheat Death
Scientists are working hard to make us all live to see our 150th birthday.
Some Of The Weirdest Official Ways To Get Sick Or Die
Beware of macaws, unruly neighbors, and spacecraft fires.
Can You Trust “Most Common Causes Of Death” Maps?
Just because a colorful chart shows how people die in your state doesn’t mean you have to live in fear.
Simple Spit Test Could Predict How Long You’ll Live
Saliva may indicate overall health as well as major risks.
Why Doctors Don’t Die In Hospitals Like The Rest Of Us
Trained medical professionals often face death differently.
Why Your Sense Of Smell Could Predict Your Death
Do you smell that? No? We might have some bad news for you then...
Here’s How You’re Most Likely To Die
An interactive chart reveals common causes of death broken down by gender and race.
Questions Every Doctor Should Ask Patients Over 65
You always show up to appointments with a list of questions. It’s about time your doctors did the same.
Medical Error Is The Third Leading Cause of Death In America
It’s estimated at around 250,000 per year.
Are You A "Daughter From California"
Symptoms includes showing up out of nowhere, meddling in medical treatments, and being a nuisance to doctors, nurses, and family...
Organize The Most Important Aspects Of Your Medical History
You don’t have to get too personal or specific to be extremely helpful.
Keep Track Of All Your Doctors & Medical Professionals
You know who your doctors are, but your family might not.
Welcome To The World Of Palliative Care
Palliative Care is delivered through a network of caregivers (doctors, nurses, social workers, clergy, family, etc...) and...
What's A "Physicians Orders For Life Sustaining Treatment"?
A POLST form is a legal document for people with an advanced progressive or terminal illnesses and specifies the type of care a...
All You Need To Know About Advance Directives
When you can’t make health decisions for yourself, this is the north star that guides your loved ones and doctors in the right...
Checklist: Creating An Advance Health Care Directive
An Advance Health Care Directive, also called an Advance Directive, is a legal document stating how you would like to be treated...
Advance Directive Cheat Sheet: Five Tips To Get You Started
Create a Living Will and Health Care Proxy in five steps.
State-by-State POLST Forms
A Physicians Order for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) form is a legal document for people with advanced illnesses that...
Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNR) Cheat Sheet
For when you need to go one step beyond a Living Will.
I’m About To Have Surgery: Pre-Surgery Cheat Sheet
Add these things to your pre-surgery prep list.
Medicare Proposes Paying Doctors To Talk About This
Advance care planning can be a tough, emotional talk. This could make it a little easier for you and your doctor to have.
At A Glance: Diagnosed With Serious Illness
Whether it's for yourself or someone you love, let us help you get some important planning out of the way.
Grey's Anatomy Health Care Proxy Dilemma
Steamiest health care proxy dilemma ever?
What Life Support Treatments Do To Your Body
When you create an Advance Directive or Living Will, you specify the types of life support treatments and other medical...
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California Signs End Of Life Option Act Into Law
California Governor Jerry Brown’s End of Life Option Act went into effect on June 9th, which allows terminally ill patients...
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