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Palliative Care Pioneer: Susan Block

GeriPal

Today we have the honor of interviewing Susan Block, MD, one of the pioneering leaders in the fields of palliative care, particularly psychosocial aspects of palliative care. Eric: So Susan, you have touched so many people in the field of hospice palliative medicine. Was before the Medicare hospice benefit. Susan: I do.

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An Introduction to Advance Directives

Traditions Health

An Overview of Advance Directives An advance directive includes the end-of-life information you want your family and healthcare providers to know about your healthcare decisions if you become unable to communicate those choices. Spend time thinking about which care alternative works best for you.