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Lael Conway Duncan, MD

Healthcare Consultant & Advisor

The care you need when facing serious illness, dementia or end of life should be in alignment with your personal values and should address your individual needs.

I help individuals and families to avoid needless suffering and get the right care, at the right time.

What I Do

Consult. Educate. Advocate. Advise.

For Individuals and Families

I work with patients and families to ease burdens and help them to feel secure about the care they receive when managing with serious illness, dementia or at end of life.

For Healthcare Organizations and Providers

I work with organizations to create pathways that lead to the delivery of person-centered care. I provide education and skill development for staff and providers to promote better communication about goals of care during serious illness or at end of life.

Learn more about how I can help you to deliver the best care possible.

What I Don’t Do

I am not a nurse or care manager. I won’t be going to the doctor or hospital with you. In my role as a physician consultant and advisor, I will not be providing treatments or medication for dementia, serious illness or end of life care. I will help you understand and communicate with family and providers. I will educate you about your options and help you to document your wishes.

Dr. Duncan was of great assistance to our family over a several-year period as we dealt with quality of life issues with an aging relative. She is highly competent in medical, psychological and social work issues, as well as a very caring person. We developed a high level of trust, which in turn was very useful as the situation became more acute, and important decisions had to be made. Dr. Duncan was available 24/7 during these times. We highly recommend her services.

– G.N., Ph.D. & K.N., Bay Area, Ca.

Schedule a Consultation

While I am available for appointments at my office in Inverness, California, I work remotely with clients from around the globe via tools like Zoom, Skype and Facetime. Don’t hesitate to start the conversation.

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Dr. Duncan has exactly what you need when dealing with a complicated medical issue. She is both a brilliant medical analyst as well as a compassionate, generous and supportive ally. More importantly, she was with me wholeheartedly.

- L. M., Bay Area California

As a medical oncologist with nearly 40 years of experience, I have heard a lot of teachers. Some were entertaining and some were pretty boring. Lael's presentation at my hospital teaching professionals and community volunteers the details of Advance Care Planning was no less than transformative.

- William M. Buchholz, MD, El Camino Hospital, Mountain View, CA