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Thinking about, talking about, and writing down a plan for future health care and end of life care.

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What is Advance Care Planning (ACP)?

Advance care planning is a health care plan that ensures people receive medical care that is consistent with their values, especially when seriously or chronically ill.

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How should you plan?

Advance care planning doesn’t need to be complicated but it does require careful consideration. It involves thinking about, talking about and writing everything down in a plan that aligns with your values system.

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Why is ACP important?

Advance care planning helps guide doctors and other health professionals if you become too sick to speak or make decisions for yourself. The plan gives family and friends an opportunity to know what you want.

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When should you plan?

Anyone at any stage of life and health can have an advance care planning conversation. Have these conversations when you are well. It is difficult to have these conversations when a crisis occurs. Be prepared and talk now.

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For additional info, contact:

Lee Walters
Project Manager of ACP
Lee.walters@bopdhb.govt.nz