“Is your living will compromising your safety?” If you have a living will, you probably had it prepared so your wishes would be carried out if you became incapable of making your own medical decisions. But, there is a risk of your living will being misinterpreted. Patients who are not terminally ill die in hospitals every year because of medical staff misinterpretations of living wills. Dr. Mirarchi explains how to include lifesaving code status information in your living will. 

Come to the Park Avenue Bank (350 Park Avenue) for FREE cocktails, appetizers and the debut of the world’s first study on living wills, DNR orders and patient safety 6-8pm on June 27th. 

By attending, learn life saving information about your living will, gain valuable insights into protecting your patients wishes, and network with other medical professionals. Download event flyer here  *The event is complimentary, but donations are always welcome and appreciated. 

Expert: Dr. Ferdinando L. Mirarchi is Chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine of Hamot Medical Center in PA. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor of the Department of Emergency Medicine, West Penn Allegheny Health System, Allegheny General Hospital, Drexel University School of Medicine. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine and the American College of Emergency Physicians. He is consulting staff for emedicine.com and conducted the first study on living wills, DNRs & patient safety which will be published in the Journal of Emergency Medicine.

Moderator: Jennifer Miller, Director, Bioethics International

Cosponsored by Bioethics International, The Park Avenue Bank & The Budnik Group