Smartphones, Medical Power, and the Conversations We Avoid

Would your family know what medical choices to make for you if you couldn’t speak for yourself? ER physician and dementia advocate Dr. Brittany Lamb joins us to talk about why these decisions can’t wait, the difference between care planning and directives, and how to start the conversation—without fear. Plus, we debate whether smartphones are a tool or a trap

Chapters:

00:00 – Are Smartphones Evil?

06:58 – Meet Dr. Brittany Lamb

08:00 – What Is Advanced Care Planning?

20:58 – Directives vs. Medical Orders

27:38 – When to Start the Conversation

34:35 – Planning as a Gift to Your Family

Resources:

Dr. Brittany Lamb: www.blambmd.com

AskSAMIE: www.asksamie.com

Higher Standards Caregiver Training: www.higherstandardscaregivertraining.com

CareLab Podcast: www.carelabpodcast.com