Create an advance directive with a physicIaN

Creating an Advance Directive can be Intimidating!

An advance directive involves all things people like to avoid — tough conversations, legal documents, and thinking about death. As a result, most people either avoid making one altogether, or create a superficial, vague advance directive as part of their estate planning. But when you think about it, who better to facilitate these conversations and create an advance directive with than a board certified physician?

I am passionate about helping people to make an advance directive that is thoughtful, informed, and specific. I will help you think through the implications of your advance directive and facilitate how to have meaningful conversations with your families.

Eleanor Tanno, MD

Online Course: Create an Advance Directive 

“The course was extremely informative. I highly recommend it for others. Dr. Tanno is superb and really cares about the subject matter. I thought I had everything in order, but now I see I have more work to do!” – Former Student

Advance Directives: The Basics

Do Not Fear The Persistent Vegetative State
You should have bigger fears. By Eleanor Tanno, M.D. “Doc, I’d never want to live like that” or “I never want to be...
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I Don’t Have Anyone to Make my Medical Decisions for Me
No Spouse, No Kids, No Problem. By Eleanor Tanno, M.D. At the yearly preventative health physical exam for one of my...
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A Daughter's Nightmare in Making Decisions for her Critically Ill Parents
By Eleanor Tanno, M.D. A patient of mine recently said something that has stuck in my head. She is a woman in her 60s,...
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Damar Hamlin: The Exception, Not the Rule, in CPR
By Eleanor Tanno, M.D. The world watched in real time the cardiac arrest and resuscitation of NFL player Damar Hamlin...
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Medical Interventions at End-of-Life
By Eleanor Tanno, M.D. Naming your “medical wishes” for end-of-life planning can be a daunting task. If you are not familiar...
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5 things every physician should know about end-of-life decisions
By Eleanor Tanno, M.D. In every specialty of medicine, you will see patients who are nearing the end of their lives. You...
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