“I have an advance directive not because I have a serious illness, but because I have a family.” -Ira Byock, MD

Advanced care planning supports people at any age or stage of health in understanding and sharing their values, goals and preferences regarding their future medical care. Preferred Primary Care Physicians has specialized Nurse Practitioners who will set up a consult to discuss your goals of care, address questions around advanced directives, assist with document preparation, coordinating with your family healthcare proxy, and many more support services.

Meet our Advanced Care Planning Nurse Practitioner, Dawn Keddie. Dawn is a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of post-acute care experience including Primary Care, Skilled Nursing Facility and Hospice care. She is instrumental in educating patients on their medical conditions, aligning healthcare goals, and providing quality care.

If you have any questions regarding the advance care planning information complete the request for more information form or talk with your Primary Care Physician during your next scheduled visit.

Advanced Care Planning Resources

• Advanced Care Planning Resources
  https://agingwithdignity.org/
  https://theconversationproject.org/
  https://prepareforyourcare.org/welcome
  https://www.papolst.org/patients-and-families
• Advance Care Planning Videos
  https://prepareforyourcare.org/welcome
  https://theconversationproject.org/videos
• Education/Webinars/Events
  https://theconversationproject.org/calls-and-recordings/
  https://lookingaheadacp.com/events/
  https://theconversationproject.org/introducing-a-good-goodbye-weekly-radio-show/