| What is Advance Care Planning? |
| Advance care planning is a process of discussion between you and those who provide care for you, for example your nurses, doctors, care home manager or family members. During this discussion you may choose to express some views, preferences and wishes about your future care. |
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| • Opening the conversation |
| • Explore your options |
| • Identify your wishes and preferences |
| • Refusing specific treatment, if you wish to |
| • Ask someone to speak for you |
| • Appoint someone to make decisions for you using a Lasting Power of Attorney |
| • Let people know your wishes |
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| These points will be explained in this booklet. |
| Advance care planning is an entirely voluntary process and no one is under any pressure to take any of the above steps. |
