Episode 7. Important health topics for everyday Americans in our country who suffer with diseases and chronic conditions. The podcast’s main focus is on health and dedicated to motivating everyday people in the USA to change their lifestyle.

Special guest is Dr. Karl Bezak. Karl talks about his journey into medicine, importance of having a healthcare proxy, difference between palliative and hospice, how he re-charges after days with high emotions, etc.

DISCLOSURE : I do not own the right of this introductory song.
Bill Conti
Gonna Fly Now

REFERENCES :
The Conversation Project
(https://theconversationproject.org): Offers resources to help people have conversations about their wishes for end-of-life care, including conversation starter guides and tips on selecting a healthcare proxy

CaringInfo (https://www.caringinfo.org): A program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, providing free, state-specific advance directive forms and resources on hospice, palliative care, and grief support

Five Wishes
(https://www.agingwithdignity.org/five-wishes): An advance directive that meets legal requirements in most states. It helps individuals document personal, spiritual, medical, and legal wishes

Prepare For Your Care
(https://prepareforyourcare.org): Offers a step-by-step program to help people make decisions about the care they would want to receive, talk with doctors, and complete advance directives

GetPalliativeCare
A comprehensive resource for patients and families, this site offers educational materials, patient stories, podcasts, and a directory of palliative care providers. It’s an initiative by the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC)
https://getpalliativecare.org/

Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC)
This organization provides extensive resources and training for healthcare professionals, focusing on improving palliative care quality. CAPC offers online courses, toolkits, webinars, and more
https://www.capc.org/

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