video1.0<iframe src="https://www.loom.com/embed/732dedbe74114534b3174ec3dd5c70d5" frameborder="0" width="1280" height="960" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>9601280Loomhttps://www.loom.com9601280https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/732dedbe74114534b3174ec3dd5c70d5-aba45de8f95666c9.gif215.072In this video, I share a poignant experience I had with a critically ill patient during the early days of COVID. As a nurse, I was tasked with discussing end-of-life care options with a young woman who prioritized seeing her son over aggressive treatment. This encounter highlights the critical need for advanced care planning and understanding patients' values. I urge everyone to consider how we can improve these conversations in healthcare settings to enhance quality of life, not just prolong it.