It's a rare life that doesn't require a Doctor

Our Health Professionals can have so very much to do with our quality of life.

A General Practitioner, a Registered Nurse, a Specialist in one of many fields... a Dentist or perhaps a Psychologist or Massage Therapist and many more ... and all the Support People that help assure
the efficiencies of these Experts...


Many of us go to these Professionals as a last resort....not because we lack faith in the abilities of a given Professional but because we don't want to face the realities they may deal us.

Talk about parallel processes... just like getting one's assets organized is an issue for many of us...attending to one's health concerns can be just as deniable.

Some say that men are the worst...could be.

I recall an acquaintance that took it upon himself to self diagnose a perceived illness and then took drastic measures to deal with 'it'. Come to find out, the self diagnosis wasn't even remotely accurate...such a waste. It reminds me of that old 20-80 rule...we worry 80% of the time about issues or perceptions that only happen 20% of the time. Life is far too short, too tenuous to self impose unnecessary stress on ourselves and those who are important to us.

When preparing a living will, a representation agreement or health care directive it will be an opportunity to have your Health Care Professional or Professionals give you the information that you need to make the decisions that suit you best. This information may include reference to organ donations and long term health care. You may even want your advocate or Power of Attorney attend these meetings. It's so much simpler to make informed decisions and know your support people have clear understanding as well.