When you’re faced with a serious illness like cancer, dementia, or heart failure, at some point you’ll be dealing with tough decisions.

Should I go for the feeding tube?

Do I have the right paperwork for medical emergencies?

Is it time for hospice?

You’d like to get some guidance, but you’re not sure who to ask. You’re not sure what to ask either!

So how do you move forward?

I created How To Train Your Doctor because I believe that a little bit of insider info goes a long way. I’m growing a library of answers to the questions I’ve fielded from patients and their families over the years. I want you to use this information so that you can confidently make medical decisions rooted in your values and wishes. Living with a serious illness is hard enough, so let’s make sure you’re doing it on your own terms.

Start with the posts here, then head over to YouTube and Instagram where I cover even more!

Even with the right information, it can be hard to take the lead on a serious conversation with your doctor. Truth be told, doctors can struggle with these conversations too! Where do you even start? That’s why I made the Goals of Care Conversation Jump Starter. The Jump Starter is your personalized “cheat-sheet” that gives you the exact words to say so that you can start talking to your doctor about your wishes. It’s simple and it’s free, so why not check it out? Sign up below and it’s yours!

Good luck out there – you got this!

Matt