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Consider the Conversation, a documentary about unintended consequences

Posted by Greg Schneider on February 12, 2013 at 8:27am in Hospice

This documentary, Consider the Conversation, has physicians asking "what the hell are we doing here?" as they contemplate the end of life care they are giving to patients. "The system is broken." This documentary airs next week on Wisconsin Public Television and will be shown next week at the Beloit International Film Festival. You can watch the trailer at the bottom of this article. Important question being asked "How Would You Like to Live At the End of Your Life?" If you haven't contemplated it, no matter what your age, you should.

Related article: How Would You Like to Live At the End of Your Life?

There are Advance Directives that allow you to specify your wishes in advance. Contact us at HVA if you need guidance about this.

Greg Schneider
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