What is an advance directive and why do I need one in Florida?

An advance directive is a legal document that tells your doctors and family what medical treatments you want if you become unable to communicate. In Florida, having an advance directive ensures your wishes are followed and prevents family members from having to make painful decisions without guidance.

What is the difference between palliative care and hospice?

Palliative care can begin at any point after a serious diagnosis, alongside curative treatment. Hospice begins when curative treatment is no longer pursued and the focus shifts entirely to comfort. Dr. Reve can help you understand when the transition to hospice is appropriate and coordinate it smoothly.

When should my family start talking about advance care planning?

The ideal time is while the patient is well enough to participate in the conversation. We recommend starting advance care planning after any serious diagnosis, before a major surgery, or simply as part of comprehensive senior care. Starting early avoids crisis decisions.

Does Dr. Reve help with the actual paperwork for living wills?

Yes. Dr. Reve guides you through every document, explains the legal and medical implications of each option, and helps you complete the forms correctly. We also ensure copies are distributed to your healthcare proxy, family, and medical records.

How do you coordinate hospice transitions in Collier County?

When the time is right, Dr. Reve evaluates hospice eligibility, discusses options with you and your family, and coordinates directly with trusted hospice agencies in Naples and Collier County. We ensure a smooth handoff so there is no gap in your care.

Does Medicare cover advance care planning visits in Florida?

Yes. Medicare covers advance care planning visits as a separate billable service. You can have these conversations with Dr. Reve at no out-of-pocket cost through Medicare Part B. We handle the billing so you can focus on the planning.

Advance Care Planning & Hospice Transitions

Planning services

Make your wishes known and legally protected.

Advance planning is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family. We help you document your wishes, prepare for transitions, and ensure your care always reflects what matters most to you.

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planning services to protect your wishes

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Advance Directives

Legal documents that tell your doctors and family what medical treatments you want or don't want if you become unable to speak for yourself.

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Living Wills

A written declaration of your wishes regarding life-sustaining treatments like ventilators, feeding tubes, and resuscitation. We help you complete this with clarity.

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POLST Forms

Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment. A medical order signed by Dr. Reve that ensures your treatment preferences are followed by emergency responders and hospitals.

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Goals of Care Discussions

Structured conversations about your values, priorities, and what quality of life means to you. These discussions guide every medical decision going forward.

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Hospice Evaluation and Coordination

When the time is right, we help evaluate hospice options, coordinate the transition, and ensure continuity of care with trusted hospice providers in Collier County.

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Care Transitions

Moving between hospital, home, rehab, or assisted living. We coordinate every transition to prevent gaps in care, medication errors, and unnecessary readmissions.

Your visit, step by step

How advance care planning works at Faithful Care.

We guide you through every step. Most patients complete their planning in two to three visits.

1

Values and priorities conversation

20-30 min

We start by talking about what matters most to you: independence, comfort, time with family, and your definition of quality of life. This conversation guides everything that follows.

2

Review existing documents

10-15 min

If you have existing advance directives, we review them together to make sure they still reflect your current wishes. If you don't have any, we start fresh.

3

Complete your documents

20-30 min

Dr. Reve helps you complete advance directives, living wills, and POLST forms. We explain every option in plain language so you make decisions with full understanding.

4

Share with your family and care team

10-15 min

We help you communicate your wishes to family members and ensure copies are on file with your healthcare proxy, hospital, and primary care team.

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Review and update as needed

Ongoing

Your wishes may change as your health evolves. We revisit your plan at every palliative care visit and update documents whenever you want to make changes.

Start planning today

Dr. Addys Reve, MD - Founder of Faithful Care Medical Services and physician providing primary and palliative care in Naples, Florida

Meet your doctor

Medical care with the time to listen.

I founded Faithful Care because I believe every patient deserves more than a rushed appointment and a prescription. When you walk through our door, you'll find a doctor who knows your name, understands your history, and takes the time to explain everything clearly. I bring hospital-grade clinical precision with the warmth of the family doctor you remember growing up with. Your health, and your peace of mind, are personal to me.

Meet Dr. Addys Reve

Insurance & Membership

Humana, Aetna, Cigna, Medicare and Medicaid.
No insurance? No problem.

What is Direct Primary Care?

Membership Primary Care with Priority Scheduling.

This membership is a model where you pay one monthly fee directly to the practice for the covered primary care services listed in your agreement. Members can request priority appointments and contact the care team between visits.

DPC is not health insurance and does not replace coverage for hospital care, specialists, or emergencies. Ask us for current pricing and inclusions, and consult a qualified tax adviser about HSA eligibility.

Membership-based primary care

Visits Included

Covered primary care visits are included in the membership rather than billed with a copay each time. Scheduling remains based on availability and clinical need.

Covered visits included

Follow-up care without per-visit copays

Preventive and sick care options

Faster access when availability allows

Priority Scheduling

Members receive priority scheduling for time-sensitive primary care concerns, including same-day or next-day options when appointments are available.

Priority appointment requests

Same-day options when available

Clear guidance for urgent concerns

Channels defined by your agreement

Direct Communication

The current membership agreement explains which communication channels are available between visits and when an in-person assessment is needed.

Practice-defined communication channels

Video visits when appropriate

Guidance on in-person care

Written terms before enrollment

Transparent Pricing

Pay a monthly membership fee for the primary care services listed in your membership agreement. We explain current pricing, included care, and exclusions before enrollment.

Monthly membership fee

Written inclusions and exclusions

Ask us about current HSA rules

Time for a thorough conversation

Longer Appointments

Appointments are designed to give your doctor time to listen, examine you, answer questions, and explain the next steps without promising a fixed visit length.

Unhurried conversations

Thorough examinations

Time to discuss your care plan

Ask about available options

Medication Support

When in-office dispensing is available and appropriate, we explain the medication and price before you decide. Availability and savings vary by prescription.

Options explained before dispensing

Availability varies by medication

Retail alternatives remain available

Testimonials

What our patients are saying

Some data about our patients

98%

of patients recommend us to family

4.9

star average rating on Google

30+

minutes average per appointment

Dr. Reve with a smiling senior patient at Faithful Care Medical Services

"Brought my mom in for her yearly Medicare wellness check. She's 81 and has been nervous about doctors since my dad passed. Dr. Reve was incredibly patient with her, spoke slowly, made sure she understood everything. They checked her balance, asked about falls, reviewed all seven of her medications. My mom actually said she wants to go back, which is a first. That says a lot."

M

Marbelis Tomás

Google review · 5 stars

"I absolutely love this practice. I am originally from Cuba and cuban doctors in general are top notch! Dr. Reve gave me her full attention, the on-site labs made my visit so much smoother, and the office ambiance made me feel right at home."

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Rosario Abreu

Local Guide · 5 stars

"Switched to Faithful Care after my old doctor's office stopped taking my insurance. Honestly should have moved years ago. Called Tuesday morning about a sinus thing that wouldn't go away and they got me in by 2pm the same day. Dr. Reve actually sat down, asked about my work and my family, didn't just hand me a prescription and rush out. The front desk being bilingual made things so much easier for my husband too. Worth the drive from East Naples."

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Yanet García

Google review · 5 stars

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Questions patients and families ask about advance planning.

Protect your wishes

Start your advance care plan at Faithful Care today.

Advance directives, living wills, and goals of care conversations. We guide you through every step so your family never has to guess what you would want.

Schedule a Planning Visit Call Now (239) 423-0205

Advance Planning & Care Transitions