advanced care planning

What are the Components of Advanced Care Planning?

ACP typically involves several key components:
Advance Directives: Legal documents that specify the types of medical care a person wishes to receive or avoid.
Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare: A legal document naming a healthcare proxy or surrogate decision-maker.
Living Wills: Documents that express a person's wishes regarding life-sustaining treatment.
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders: Instructions to not perform CPR if a patient's heart stops.

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