Innovations in Advance Care Planning

Learn about their innovative approach to Advance Care Planning that has dramatically increased patient engagement. Dr. Matthew Gonzales is Associate VP and Chief Medical and Operations Officer at the Providence Institute for Human Caring.

Dr. Gonzales talks about their “trusted decision maker” form with only two questions as an easier alternative to a formal advance directive. It is not a legal document, so no witnesses or notary is needed. But for people who don’t have an advance care directive, this quick form could be the next best thing. Dr. Gonzalves talks about Palliative Care and the Providence Institute for Human Caring.