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Close this windowAdvance Care Planning (ACP) involves a patient thinking about, and communicating to others how they would like to be treated in the future if they have a condition where they can no longer speak for themselves or make adequately informed decisions concerning their future healthcare. This may happen for example as a result of stroke, progressive dementia, or becoming unconscious from some sort of accident or illness.
An Advance Care Directive (ACD) is a component of an Advance Care Plan and contains information relevant to specific areas of healthcare and the values and wishes of an individual which would be expected to impact on treatment options. Numerous directives have been developed by a variety of organisations to meet the needs of our diverse population. Any written and recorded statement of wishes is legally binding. Endorsement by a medical practitioner is recommended but not essential.
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