Advance Care Planning (ACP) is a voluntary process of discussion on future care preferences between an individual, his or her family and healthcare providers.
It is a conversation that includes:
- Sharing your personal values, beliefs and goals for care with your loved ones and healthcare providers.
- Exploring your healthcare preferences in difficult medical situations, which could include circumstances at the end-of-life.
- Appointing a Nominated Healthcare Spokesperson (NHS) to represent your voice and make your preferred medical decision should you be unable to speak for yourself one day.