| Consider
this as part of your normal holistic care you offer people.
Often an ADRT is part of an Advance Care Plan. You might
be supporting this patient in the role of the “Key
Worker”. |
| What
is Advance Care Planning? |
| Advanced
Care Planning |
It
is essential to consider this when a sign is recognised that
the patient’s condition has got much worse or trigger
has been identified. Patients and carers often are aware
of their physical changes but have not been given the opportunity
to discuss this with professionals. A proactive approach
sensitive to the expectations of the patient can be taken.
When
formulating an Advance Care Plan the process involves an
element of discussion and review between a patient, their
relatives / carers and clinicians. The purpose is to: |
- explore their concerns.
- their understanding of their illness
and prognosis.
- the importance of values or personal
goals for care.
- particular preferences for the types
of care or treatment that may become necessary in the future.
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| Additional Information: Advance Care Planning
Pathway |
Before
you introduce the concept of an ADRT reflect on the following
sections.
Be
prepared! The person (client / patient) or other party may
ask you about an ADRT before you had a chance to prepare
and raise this yourself. |
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