Rather than jumping right into medical decisions, first think about and discuss your core values and what matters most to you. For example:

• What makes a good day?
• When you’re not feeling well, how do you want people to care for you?
• What matters most to you in life?
• What are the values that drive your life?
• When you’re having a tough day, what makes you feel better?
• What are you most proud of?
• Who supports you during hard times?
• Who is your strongest advocate?
• When you make medical decisions, what guides your decisions?