What We Do
Vital Decisions assists patients and their family members to live well by identifying and incorporating their personal goals into their healthcare decisions.

Our expert staff serve as navigators for your healthcare decision making. Through a series of telephone conversations, we review your medical situation, understand what is important to you, and help you develop a plan to address the many healthcare decisions you may face now or in the future.

Benefits of the Living Well Program

  • A greater understanding of the medical situation and an increased awareness of options through improved communication with the medical team and ability to better navigate the healthcare system
  • Being prepared for changes that may occur, resulting in reduced fear and anxiety over what may lie ahead
  • A greater sense of control over your life while you are dealing with your illness
  • A clear plan for managing your illness with patient choices being made proactively rather than reactively during a crisis
  • Well thought-out choices about what care you want to receive now and in the future
  • Development of next steps to make sure your care plan matches your personal goals and values
  • Increased communication and a greater understanding of your wishes for all those involved in your care (doctors, caregivers, loved ones)
  • Better informed loved ones who are more at ease about stepping in, if necessary, to make decisions on your behalf
  • Decreased feelings of helplessness, guilt, and emotional burden for your family members
A Patient's Perspective on Vital Decisions

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A Counselor's Perspective on Vital Decisions

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