Ten Steps to Better Healthcare: Advanced Directives (Chinese and English with English subtitles)

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| 06:50 | Chinese | Los Angeles, CA

In Chinese culture it is often regarded as bad luck to plan ahead for one's death. This is one reason why life insurance remains a relatively new product throughout much of the Chinese world. Given the widespread reluctance to talk about one's own death or that of a loved one, it is not surprising that most Chinese-American seniors are unfamiliar with  what are called "Advanced Directives." In this last segment of our 10-part series, we explain why "AD" is so important for both patients and their families.

 

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Topics: Health Care, Immigrants
New Routes Project: 10 Steps to Better Healthcare: A Guide for Chinese-American Seniors

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