Hospice and palliative physician Dr. Matthew Tyler is teaching us how to have conversations with your healthcare team about what matters most to you. In addition to his work as medical director of palliative care services, Matthew educates the public about having meaningful discussions with their healthcare teams, especially the doctor. He calls it “How to Train Your Doctor”. People with serious illnesses, along with their decision-makers, can get better care if they know how to communicate their needs.

Matthew tackles some of the trickiest topics with his How to Train Your Doctor social media posts. Feeding tubes, CPR/DNR decisions, confusing medical jargon, and palliative care are included in YouTube videos and Instagram posts. Matthew says it’s important to determine what the patient considers a meaningful outcome, and what the goals of the patient care are.  

Credit for the healthcare “f-word” (medically futile) goes to Dr. Nathan Gray, M.D. of inkvessel.com.

Connect with Dr. Matthew Tyler at howtotrainyourdoctor.com

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Website: https://howtotrainyourdoctor.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtotrainyourdoctor/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@howtotrainyourdoctor

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Hospice Navigation Services is here for you. If you have questions about hospice care or need to troubleshoot the care you’re already receiving, book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com.  

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