Affiliations 

  • 1 University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 2 Department of Internal Medicine, University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Indian J Palliat Care, 2016 Oct-Dec;22(4):437-445.
PMID: 27803566

Abstract

Advance care planning (ACP) is a process of shared decision-making about future health-care plans between patients, health care providers, and family members, should patients becomes incapable of participating in medical treatment decisions. ACP discussions enhance patient's autonomy, focus on patient's values and treatment preferences, and promote patient-centered care. ACP is integrated as part of clinical practice in Singapore and the United States.

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