Considerations When Choosing a Wayfinder
Every Wayfinder has different experience, services, and ways of working. This guidance can help you decide what is important to you and your family.
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A Wayfinder can help you understand the Medical Aid in Dying process and plan for what comes next.
You may want to ask:
How do you work with doctors, hospice, pharmacists, and other members of the care team?
How can you help me plan and keep track of the steps?
Can you help with travel, lodging, and where the process will take place?
What happens if my plans change?
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Wayfinders offer different kinds of support. Ask what they can help with and what they cannot.
You may want to ask:
What services do you provide?
What can you not provide?
Can you help me plan for mobility, caregiving, or other physical needs?
If I need help you cannot provide, can you help me find the right person?
A Wayfinder can also help you think ahead about what you and your loved ones may need to feel comfortable and safe.
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Engagements range from two weeks for focused Medical Aid in Dying can bring up many different feelings. Family members may not always feel the same way about the decision.
You may want to ask:
How do you support people who are having difficult or changing feelings?
How do you work with families who have different views about Medical Aid in Dying?
What kind of emotional or spiritual support do you provide?
Can you help with difficult conversations with family members?audits to several months for comprehensive transformation.
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Medical Aid in Dying is a personal decision. Your wishes and values should guide the process.
Ask how the Wayfinder will support your choices and help you plan for what is most important to you.
You may also want to ask how they can help you and your loved ones make the time ahead as meaningful as possible.
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Wayfinder fees vary. Ask about the total cost, what is included, and whether there may be additional expenses. Knowing the costs upfront can help you and your family decide what works best for you.
You may want to ask:
How much do your services cost?
What is included?
Are there any additional costs?
What happens if my needs or plans change?
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Sometimes things do not go as planned. Travel can be delayed, health can change, or the timing of the process may be different than expected.
Ask how the Wayfinder handles changes and how they will support you and your family if plans need to change.
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Finding someone you feel comfortable with matters.
When you talk with a Wayfinder, ask yourself:
Do I feel heard and respected?
Do they listen to what is important to me?
Do I feel comfortable asking questions?
Do I feel that I can be open and honest with them?
There is no one right choice. Choose someone who feels like a good fit for you and your family.