Advance Care Planning 101: Important Documents In the first two parts of the National Brain Tumor Society’s series on advance care planning, you learned about finalizing your advance directive and determining your health care proxy. When prioritizing advance care planning, it’s essential to gather all important documents to ensure your affairs are in order. While this can be overwhelming upon diagnosis, […] July 31, 2023
Advance Care Planning 101: Determining Your Health Care Proxy In a time of medical uncertainty, like being under anesthesia during surgery, who do you want to speak on your behalf? It’s an important question to consider as part of the advance care planning process. Last month, an NBTS blog post covered what advance care planning is and why advance directives are important. Determining your […] April 13, 2023
Advance Care Planning 101 for Patients with Brain Tumors In the middle of your craniotomy, your neurosurgeon is tasked with making a critical yet unexpected decision. They consult with your loved ones in the waiting room. Thankfully, you had designated a health care proxy before surgery, and they made an informed decision based on the advance directive you signed. You wake up relieved to […] March 29, 2023