ADRT - Module 2 - Right Time - Advance Care Planning Tools

Introducing the CONCEPT of an ADRT & responding to a request to make one

a.	Ethical Dilemma - 4
b.	Making Time
c.	Clinical Film Scenario - 5: Raising The Issue of Advance Care Planning
d.	Advance Care Planning Tools

4.Right Reasons

5.End of Module Quiz

Section 3: Right Time

Consider the framework for Advance Care Planning:

1. Initial Assessments	Single Assessment Process
2. Last Year of Life	Gold Standards Framework
3. Last 6 months	Disability Living Allowance Attendance Allowance DS1500
4. Last Weeks	Continuing Care Package
5. Last Days	Liverpool Care Pathway

For further information go the Links section.

This framework allows you to identify triggers or prompts to consider raising these issues, amending or withdrawing existing, valid ADRT.

Remember there is no wrong time if the person makes a truly informed decision. Be flexible in your approach, understand the context of the situation and support the person’s autonomy.