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The importance of health care planning

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If your husband were to suddenly pass away, would you know how to get in touch with your life insurance agent? If your mom went into a coma, would you know how to find her regular doctor?

There are dozens of details within our day-to-day lives that we don’t write down or share with other family members, and that can make a death or serious illness even more traumatic for those you love.

That's why making a plan for your loved ones is important. It's a kindness that will help them at the hardest time in their lives.

Dr. Jessica Evert and Nurse Practitioner Emily Getlein-Marques, hospice and palliative medicine specialists with St. Luke’s Health System, join Idaho Matters to talk about health care planning and getting your affairs in order.

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