Quality Decision Making
Trusted Expertise for Guardians, Healthcare Teams, and Legal Professionals
Consulting Support For
Guardians and Care Managers
Education For
Healthcare Providers
Education For
Attorneys & Judges
Expertise For
Court Testimony
& Expert Opinion
When life-serious illness raises complex choices, clear and compassionate decision-making is essential.
Dr. Leonard Hock provides specialized consulting and educational services to support quality healthcare decisions for vulnerable adults—especially near the end of life.
Whether you’re a guardian, clinician, attorney, or family member, we help you navigate challenging questions with clarity, integrity, and clinical insight.
What is
Decision Making Capacity?
Decisional capacity refers to a person’s ability to understand, consider, and make informed choices about their medical care. In palliative settings, this often relates to decisions about treatments, procedures, or comfort-focused care when facing serious illness.
About
Dr. Leonard Hock, DO, MACOI, CMD, FAAHPM
Board-Certified in Palliative Care, Geriatrics, and Internal Medicine
Dr. Hock is a nationally recognized expert in palliative care and ethical medical decision-making. With decades of experience caring for seriously ill patients and mentoring professionals, Dr. Hock combines clinical rigor with compassion and clarity.
He has served as a hospice and palliative medical director, consultant to guardianship associations, and expert witness in complex legal cases. His passion lies in helping people understand the medical and ethical implications of care choices—and making sure every patient receives care that aligns with their values and dignity.
Services
Prognosis
Ethical Considerations
Guardian Liability Mitigation
Decisional Capacity
Care Planning Education
Clinical Education
Advance Care Planning
Court Testimony
Speaking Engagements
Let’s Talk About What’s Next
Dr. Leonard Hock provides specialized consulting and educational services to support quality healthcare decisions for vulnerable adults—especially near the end of life. Whether you’re a guardian, clinician, attorney, or family member, we help you navigate challenging questions with clarity, integrity, and clinical insight.