Advance Care Planning

Welcome to ACP

Goals of Care Designations now in effect

Advance Care Planning (ACP) for Future Health Care Decisions

It is difficult to think about a time when we may not be able to communicate our wishes. If the time came, and someone had to tell your health care team what you would want them to do, would your family or close friends know what kind of care you would want? Do those close to you know what is important to you regarding health care?

How and where people die is changing dramatically due to the aging population and advances in health care. Two out of every three individuals will die with one or more serious chronic illnesses. Frailty due to conditions such as dementia, cardiovascular disease, renal disease and Parkinson's Disease will shape the last years of life for the majority of us. We may be sick enough to die but live for many years.

Have a voice in the care you receive if you become unable to speak for yourself.

What would happen if you had a serious illness or injury and could not make your own decisions?
How would your family, friends or healthcare team know your wishes?
Who would speak for you?

What is the difference between an

M2 and C1 designation?

Advance Care Planning

Welcome to ACP

Goals of Care Designations now in effect

Advance Care Planning (ACP) for Future Health Care Decisions

Have a voice in the care you receive if you become unable to speak for yourself.

Prepare now and start thinking about your wishes for future medical decisions today.




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Advance Care Planning Home Current Highlights ACP: GCD Policy Background ACP Tools Goals of Care & Goals of Care Designations Forms & Processes Education Resources FAQ's Related Publications, Reports & Research Pediatrics Links Contact Us What is the difference between an M2 and C1 designation? Click Here	Advance Care Planning Welcome to ACP Goals of Care Designations now in effect Advance Care Planning (ACP) for Future Health Care Decisions It is difficult to think about a time when we may not be able to communicate our wishes. If the time came, and someone had to tell your health care team what you would want them to do, would your family or close friends know what kind of care you would want? Do those close to you know what is important to you regarding health care? How and where people die is changing dramatically due to the aging population and advances in health care. Two out of every three individuals will die with one or more serious chronic illnesses. Frailty due to conditions such as dementia, cardiovascular disease, renal disease and Parkinson's Disease will shape the last years of life for the majority of us. We may be sick enough to die but live for many years. Have a voice in the care you receive if you become unable to speak for yourself. What would happen if you had a serious illness or injury and could not make your own decisions? How would your family, friends or healthcare team know your wishes? Who would speak for you? Prepare now and start thinking about your wishes for future medical decisions today.
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