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The weekly recap from How To Train Your Doctor​

Happy Sunday, Reader!

Just one video this week, but it's one that touches on a question that every single one of my patients has been asked at some point:

"If your heart stops, do you want us to resuscitate you?"

When you're living with a serious illness, this question is not so straight forward. What may seem like an obvious choice ("yes, of course I want you to try!") comes with some significant trade-offs to consider that can change the course of your care. We dive into that dynamic in this video - I hope you find it eye-opening!

Speaking of: I've noticed that when it comes to choices around CPR that people have a lot to say - and a lot of questions too! I've been kicking around the idea of creating a guide that dives deeper into the CPR choice for patients and caregivers.

Does that sound like it could be helpful for you or someone you know? Let me know!

Have a wonderful week,

Matt

This week's posts

When the usual CPR question falls short When you're living with a serious illness, there's a way more important question than "do you want resuscitation?" ​ Watch Video

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