Advanced Care Planning: What Matters in the End

Summary: Dr. P is joined by Nanaimo nephrologist Dr. Rachel Carson to explore Advance Care Planning (ACP)—a process that helps prepare for the future by identifying what matters most when it comes to our health and end-of-life care. Inspired by the ancient wisdom of memento mori, blending music and meaning with powerful tunes like Denmark + Winter’s haunting cover of Don’t Fear the Reaper and a moving selection from The 1975. Dr. Carson shares her clinical insights and personal reflections on why talking about the hard stuff—before it gets hard—can lead to greater clarity, courage, and connection. Part 2 airs next week and dives deeper into the medical decision making, including MOST and DNR orders. Because sometimes, remembering that life ends… helps us live better.

This program originally aired on Saturday, April 12th, 2025 at 9 A.M.

Guests:

  • Dr. Rachel Carson — Nephrologist.

Program Team:

  • Dr. Derek Poteryko — Host.

  • Jesse Woodward — Producer.

  • Arbie Fru — Technical Assistance.

Theme Music:

  • Digging in the Dirt by Retrograde

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