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What You Need to Know About DNRs, Hospice & Advance Directives (Ep. 4)
Can Catholics sign a do-not-resuscitate order, a living will, or an advance directive? Who should hold durable power of attorney? And how do you evaluate hospice care so your loved one isn't denied food, water, or the sacraments?
In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses preparing for end-of-life decisions before a medical crisis occurs.
Father Boquet explains why families should talk through end-of-life planning in advance and walks through Catholic medical directives, advance directives, living wills, durable power of attorney, healthcare proxies, and POLST orders. He also explains why a…
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