| Key Points About Advance Care Planning |
• No one is obliged to carry out advance care planning
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| • You may wish to discuss your wishes with your carers, partner or relatives |
| • Include anything that is important to you no matter how trivial it seems |
| • If you wish to refuse a specific treatment, consider making an advance decision to refuse treatment |
| • It is recommended you seek the advice of an experienced healthcare professional if making an advance decision to refuse treatment |
| • If you make an advance decision that refuses treatment that is life sustaining it must be in writing, signed and witnessed |
| • If you have named someone to speak for you or have a Lasting Power of Attorney remember to write down their name |
| • If your wishes are in writing or if you have a Lasting Power of Attorney keep a copy of the record safe |
| • Provide copies to those who need to know |
| Remember you can change your mind at any time. |
