COPD part 3 (Advance care planning)

Question 1

What is Advanced care planning?

Answer 1

A process of think/talking/planning for future health care and end-of-life.

Gives opportunity to talk to family, loved ones and health care workers

Question 2

Benefits of ACP

Answer 2

For the person: lessen anxiety over future, peace of mind, less strain on family

Loved ones: Know persons choices they would’ve made

Health Care workers: feel more comfortable providing care that works with ones wishes

Question 3

Do people want to talk about ACP

Answer 3

Yes usually, most aren’t uncomfortable discussing EOL issues, and some have accepted their own mortality.

Question 4

What stops us from making an ACP

Answer 4

• fears
• beliefs and attitudes
• skills and abilities
• environment

Question 5

Is ACP legally binding?

Answer 5

No, and can only be actioned when the person is unable to take part in a medical decision. Reachable in any hospital in NZ
-‘Guide only’

Question 6

ACP and Advance directive

Answer 6

AD: consent or refusal to specific treatments, which may be offered when the person no longer has capacity

Clinician must be confident the patient is: informed, competent, voluntary