The difficulties associated with delivering patient-centered care
at the end of life have been widely observed and studied.

Too often non-beneficial overtreatment occurs with no benefit to patient longevity. This approach causes unnecessary physical and emotional pain and suffering for patients at end of life.

Unfortunately, most patients and their families don’t recognize the need, have the knowledge, or possess the confidence to engage in care decision making in order to effectuate their preferences.

Vital Decisions specializes in providing a patient counseling program which allows seriously ill patients to take a more active and participatory role in the healthcare decisions that occur at the end of life. Creating an informed and activated patient results in care decisions which more fully reflect informed consent.