When you’re facing a serious illness, the right conversation can make all the difference. ❤️ Dr. Ivy Akid of Johns Hopkins is helping patients and caregivers better understand palliative medicine—a specialty focused on improving quality of life, managing symptoms, and helping people feel more like themselves throughout treatment.

Dr. Akid also shares her simple “ABCs of Communication” to help patients have more meaningful conversations with their healthcare team: Ask questions, share your Big goals, and talk openly about your Concerns. It’s a practical approach that empowers patients to advocate for the care that’s right for them.

For caregivers, Dr. Akid also encourages honest, compassionate conversations with loved ones, a topic she explores in her TEDx Talk, “How Finding Beauty in Death Teaches Us About End of Life.”

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