A pilot program of advance care planning in general practice showed clear benefits for doctors and patients, writes Dr Kanwal Singh who took part in the pilot.
Embedding advance care planning (ACP) in general practice facilitates the integration of proactive ACP discussions. In turn this enables earlier, values-based conversations, improves alignment of care with patient goals and reduces family stress during acute episodes.
Supported by WA Primary Health Alliance, we took part in the Palliative Care Champions initiative, which has greatly improved staff skills and confidence in ACP and early palliative care through education and mentoring....
Embedding advance care planning (ACP) in general practice facilitates the integration of proactive ACP discussions. In turn this enables earlier, values-based conversations, improves alignment of care with patient goals and reduces family stress during acute episodes.
Supported by WA Primary Health Alliance, we took part in the Palliative Care Champions initiative, which has greatly improved staff skills and confidence in ACP and early palliative care through education and mentoring....
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