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How is my medical status checked if I have a terminal illness?

Philip Lisagor, MD
Philip Lisagor, MD on behalf of The Rest of Your Life (ROYL)
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular)
Your doctor may ask the following questions when reviewing your medical status if you have a terminal illness:
  • What other health problems do you have? Other diagnoses?
  • What medications, drugs or treatments are you now taking?
  • What treatment options have you been given? Curative, major interventions, or comfort care and hospice?
  • Do you live in an urban or rural area? This may affect care options.

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