Advance Directives – M. Jane Markley – Smilecast 177

Advance Directives: Living Wills and Medical POAs

Spelling out your end of life wishes can be a hard conversation to have but it is a necessary one. What are Advance Directives and Medical POAs? What is Advance Care Planning? When should someone have the “conversation” and complete their plan? Find out when we talk to Jane!  Read more about our expert – M. Jane Markley

M. Jane Markley is a consultant with over 35 years of experience in healthcare including direct clinical care, ethics, strategic planning, quality assurance, administration, program management, and technology. A retired Navy Nurse, she holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing and a Master’s in Education. Board-certified in healthcare management, she is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), a Registered Nurse, is certified as a Patient Advocate by the Professional Patient Advocate Institute and is a Respecting Choices Advance Care Planning Certified Facilitator.