Advance Care Planning: A Conversation Guide

National Institute on Aging. "Advance Care Planning: A Conversation Guide."

Key findings used in wiki

• Advance care planning is not only about documents; it begins with conversations about values, preferences, and who should make decisions if the person cannot speak for themselves.
• The guide explains the roles of a living will and a durable power of attorney for health care / health care proxy.
• It emphasizes that these documents should be treated as living documents and reviewed after major life or health changes.
• The guide also highlights that loved ones often guess incorrectly about end-of-life preferences when nothing has been discussed in advance.