It feels weird to think about planning what will happen at the end of your life.

But when you get past those natural feelings, it makes perfect sense. 

Creating an end-of-life plan while you’re still able-bodied ensures you have control over what happens to you and it eliminates the stress those decisions would create for your family.

Most people haven’t talked about their own death or dying with anyone. But it’s never too early to talk about it with your loved ones, to share your concerns, fears and what’s important to you.

How early should people begin having discussions about end-of-life care? What is palliative care and how is it different than hospice care?

In Episode 74, Dr. G and his guest, Michael Sigman, MD, discuss why it’s important to plan the end of life and how to go about it.

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Guest

Michael Sigman, MD – Board-certified hospice and palliative care physician; medical director of palliative services at Elmhurst Hospital, Edward-Elmhurst Health. 

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