advance care planning

What Should be Included in an Advance Care Plan?

An effective advance care plan should include:
A living will that outlines specific wishes regarding medical treatments and interventions.
A healthcare proxy or durable power of attorney for healthcare, who can make decisions on behalf of the patient if they are unable.
Preferences regarding resuscitation (DNR orders) and life-sustaining treatments such as mechanical ventilation and feeding tubes.
Instructions for pain management and symptom control.
Consideration of hospice care and palliative care options.

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