Honoring Healthcare Wishes: The PDMO Movement in Florida

In this episode of NPower Healthcare, host Deb Tedesco sits down with Meredith Fischer, a nurse and passionate advocate for end-of-life care rights. As legislation efforts move forward, they explore the benefits of a Patient-Directed Medical Order (PDMO) and its potential to enhance patient autonomy and improve healthcare delivery for those with serious illnesses. Meredith shares her inspiring journey from critical care to palliative care to policy advocacy, emphasizing how PDMO can bridge gaps in current end-of-life planning tools and ensure patient preferences are honored across all care settings.