As many of you know, our friend and show sponsor Dr. Charles Crutchfield died and Alan Miller, a co-founder of Access to Democracy program, recorded a brief video to express our grief for this loss. The clip is attached to the beginning of this interview.
Amy Miller, Founder of Our Family Encounter and a returning guest to Access to Democracy program, joins host Bill Raker, for an enlightening discussion on what teens need to know about making their own healthcare choices.
She notes steps parents can – and should – take to help their children identify and stipulate in writing their healthcare wishes. Amy references Minnesota’s PRO Act as it relates to healthcare for those under 18. You’ll learn about “Against Medical Advice” (AMA) and how and when you might want to invoke it.
Amy’s mission with “Our Family Encounter” is to encourage families to have that “conversation” sooner rather than later, and she explains why it is important to write down your wishes and make them known to family and care givers. Amy provides advice and guidance on how to “start the conversation.
