Advance care planning (ACP) is planning for your medical future, something that is particularly relevant when you cannot speak for yourself. Advance care planning isn’t about what happens after death.…
Author: Claire W. Thomas, MD
Claire W. Thomas, MD
Claire W. Thomas, MD, is a family physician who provides primary care to adult and pediatric patients at Commonwealth Primary Care. She is a native of the metro Richmond area. She earned her Bachelor of Arts and Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Virginia, then completed her Family Medicine Residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Outside of work, she enjoys working on art projects, researching family history, trying local restaurants, and spending time with family.
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