The Importance of Communicating Your Wishes in an Advanced Directive

Without these conversations, patients loved ones and clinicians are in a terrible bind. Not knowing what a person wants means is actually more likely they'll receive treatment that is not in line with their goals and their values. People who believe their loved one didn't die well suffer from prolonged and more debilitating grief. All of which makes having conversations and documenting your wishes in an advanced directive Tremendously important for you, for your loved ones and for the people that deliver your care.