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Advance Care Planning (ACP) is the process of planning for your future health and personal care.
Making an advance care plan involves:
- understanding your own beliefs and care preferences
- appointing a substitute decision-maker (a 'healthcare spokesperson')
- completing an advance care plan with an ACP facilitator
The advance care plan will guide your loved ones and doctors so that they can make decisions that respect your values and preferences.
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Be open about what matters to you
Talking about your medical decisions and the end of life can be a difficult conversation, but it is important to be open about what matters to you.
Having conversations with families, close friends and caregivers can help everyone to understand your healthcare preferences.
Discuss with your doctor and palliative care team about the palliative care services most suitable for you and your family.
To effectively communicate your values and preferences to others, you must first take the time to know and understand yourself.
Think about the kind of medical treatment you may or may not want, or where you would like to receive your palliative care.
Planning your medical decisions is a normal part of life and there are no right answers to these questions.
