Introduction to this resource

Welcome to this advance care planning information resource for individuals receiving care and those important to them. It is designed to give you information and help you feel more confident about advance care planning.

Watch Dr Gary Mitchell’s Welcome below:

Definition of terms

Throughout this website we use words and phrases that you might hear during advance care planning conversations. We have made a Glossary of Terms to explain what these words mean.

Language

We have tried to use the same words and phrases throughout this information resource.

This can also be called future or anticipatory care planning.

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Introduction to advance care planning

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Benefits of advance care planning

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Addressing challenges of advance care planning

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Advance care planning discussions

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What is talked about in an Advance Care Plan?

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How do I care for my wellbeing?

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