Topics Often Discussed
Educational sessions may help clients and families better understand:
How Healthcare Decisions Are Applied in Real Medical Settings
How hospitals, physicians, and healthcare teams interpret documents such as DNR orders, living wills, and healthcare powers of attorney.
The Role of a Healthcare Decision Maker
What it means to serve as a healthcare decision maker and how those responsibilities may arise during medical care.
Understanding Medical Situations That Often Prompt These Decisions
How serious illness, hospitalization, or unexpected medical events may lead to critical care decisions.
Communicating Healthcare Preferences
Helping families think through conversations that clarify personal preferences and values regarding care.
A Resource for Attorneys and Their Clients
These educational sessions are designed to complement the work of elder law attorneys by helping clients understand the healthcare realities that may accompany legal planning decisions.
Sessions may be offered:
- in the attorney’s office
- during the client planning meetings
- as small group educational sessions for clients
This service allows attorneys to provide their clients with additional insight into how healthcare decisions may unfold in real-world medical situations.
Local Education
Educational sessions are currently available within the Charleston metropolitan area, including:
- Mount Pleasant
- Charleston
- North Charleston
- Summerville
- Daniel Island
- James & Johns Island
- Goose Creek
- Surrounding communities