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

Advance directives: the basics

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 on...
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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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My Brother Accused Me of "Pulling the Plug" too soon on Mom
When complicated sibling dynamics get in the way of caring for an aging parent By Eleanor Tanno, M.D. Caring for an aging...
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How to Talk to Your Parents about their End-of-Life Wishes
The 15 minute conversation that can prevent a lifetime of guilt By Eleanor Tanno, M.D. When someone is critically ill and...
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What is an Advance Directive?
An advance directive is a legal document that records your medical wishes in the event you are not able to make your own...
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