Advanced Care Planning

Question 1

According to the Gold Standards framework, what 4 questions should an Advanced Care Plan address?

Answer 1

1. At this time in your life, what is important to you?
2. What elements of care are important to you and what WOULD you like to happen in future?
3. What would you NOT want to happen? Is there anything that you worry about or fear happening?
4. Who would speak for you - your nominated proxy spokesperson or Lasting Power of Attorney?

Question 2

Give 3 barriers to carers accessing support

Answer 2

• A lack of information
• Reluctance to use services because of a sense of duty
• Restrictions in service use due to cost or lack of availability

Question 3

Give 3 questions that you might use as part of a spiritual history

Answer 3

• Give 3 questions that you might use as part of a spiritual history
• What support do you have?
• What is your greatest worry?
• What is the most important issue in your life?
• What would be the most helpful thing for you?
• What do we need to know about you to give you the best care?
• What gives your life meaning?
• Where do you get your strength from?
• Is religion or faith important to you?