Consultation

Developing your Medical Proxy Documents can be done in individual Consultation with Dr. Peterson. It takes careful reflection and serious conversation to sort out what your voice might be. For example, what would you want as your life comes to an end? Do you want to be at home? In a hospital? Have Hospice? In an intensive care unit (ICU)? And under what circumstances would you want these responses? There are many questions to ponder.

It is highly recommended that both the grantor of the proxy and the proxy holder participate together so that maximum dialogue about the wishes and desires can be reviewed and clarified. This work has been accomplished in person, by phone, or video conferencing when. During the consultations you will:

• Learn about the state of the field of end of life care including the benefits, costs and challenges to having your voice to the end of your life.
• Complete four directives plus cover sheets with relevant and important information. The forms address what you would want if you were unable to make decisions regarding your own health care.
• Consider gray areas by completing two additional forms. These address circumstances where you may be partially impaired in terms of your ability to make decisions
• Complete a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care document.
• Develop a plan to present your decisions to your loved ones and your doctor with the support of your proxy.

Dr Peterson can also help you to accomplish these goals in a study group format. It usually takes approximately 5 hours to cover all relevant information and complete all forms.