Starting a conversation with a loved one about death–their death or your own–is so overwhelming that most people put it off for as long as possible. In the short-term it's easier to delay these talks, but the reality is that the consequences of avoiding them can be devastating. Today, Dr. Eve Glazier sits down with end-of-life planning experts Dr. Neil Wenger, Dr. Anne Walling, and Shawny Smith, to share the unexpected challenges that a lack of planning can impose on families and caregivers, as well as some strategies to help make the process easier and less intense.

They will cover the ins and outs of Advanced Care Planning, define what exactly an Advance Directive is, and explain how to ensure that this information gets into the right hands. We are reminded that end-of-life planning is not just an important task. It may also be one of the greatest gifts we can leave behind for our loved ones.

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UCLA Health ACP Program Website: https://www.uclahealth.org/programs/advance-care-planning/what-acp

UCLA Health Advance Directive (English): https://www.uclahealth.org/sites/default/files/documents/Advance-Directive-English.pdf

Prepare for your Care Advance Directives: https://prepareforyourcare.org/en/prepare-for-your-care/advance-directive/advance-directive-welcome

Podcast Credits
UCLA Health Medically Speaking with Dr. Eve Glazier

Host
Dr. Eve Glazier

Executive Producers
Annie Krasnow
Michael Burke

Producers
Niki Miller
Jessica Alabastro

Creative Producer
Kanza Shaheen

Associate Producer
Jennifer Feld

Technical Directors
Adrian Cardoso
Andrew Stocks

Editor
Tony Sweet

Recorded at
Canella Media

Special Thanks
To our expert guests and the incredible staff across UCLA Health who make this podcast possible. A special thank you to Johnese Spisso, President of UCLA Health and CEO of the UCLA Hospital System, for her visionary leadership and support. We are also grateful to the patients and families whose stories inspire our work every day.

Produced by:
UCLA Health Communications & Marketing
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Disclaimer:
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.