Bee The Wellness Podcast

Ep:156 End of Life Planning | Dr. Adil Akhtar

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Dr. Adil Akhtar is currently Chief, Division of Palliative & End of Life Care, Michigan Health Professionals, and Director, Impatient Clinical Services, Karmanos-McLaren Oakland Cancer Center in Michigan. In addition, he is Associate Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Hematology, Oakland University-William Beaumont School of Medicine. He is President and CEO of Advance Care Now, LLC. He is also the Medical Director of Premier Hospice and Palliative care.  Dr. Akhtar’s medical specializations are oncology, palliative care and end of life/hospice care. Dr. Adil Akhtar believes that everyone has a right to decide what kind of medical care they want. He is very passionate about the healthcare living will and advance care planning. He has founded Advance Care Now to help people understand and make decisions about advance care planning. Dr. Akhtar received his M.B., B.S. at Dow Medical College, University of Karachi, Pakistan.  His training includes a Research Fellowship in Experimental Hematopoies