Advance care planning
Caroline Scates Admiral Nurse professional and practice development facilitator (South), Dementia UK
Rachel Thompson Professional and practice development lead, Admiral Nursing, Dementia UK
How can I broach the subject of advance care planning with families, when the person with dementia lacks capacity and is near the end of life?
Advance care planning (ACP) is a structured discussion about a person’s wishes and thoughts for the future, and is recognised as a vital part of good care at the end of life (Department of Health 2008, Royal College of Physicians et al 2009, General Medical Council 2010).
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