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29.09.2023
Alexandra nurse helps locals plan care on their terms
In April 2018 Jeanie Hurrey opened an advance care planning clinic at Alexandra District Health in regional Victoria.
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29.09.2023
Alexandra nurse helps locals plan care on their terms
In April 2018 Jeanie Hurrey opened an advance care planning clinic at Alexandra District Health in regional Victoria.
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20.09.2023
Putting it into words
Advance care planning is a way of reframing hope. The process can help people to think about their preferences and choices, expressing hope for certain outcomes should their illness progress.
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20.09.2023
On the same page
Family discussions are an important starting point for advance care planning so they understand what your preferences are if you cannot make your own decisions, and need someone else to do this for you.
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20.09.2023
Respecting your values
The advance care planning process is flexible and allows people to revise the details of their advance care plan, including their substitute decision-maker, as needed.
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20.09.2023
Putting it into words
Advance care planning is a way of reframing hope. The process can help people to think about their preferences and choices, expressing hope for certain outcomes should their illness progress.
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20.09.2023
A grey folder, no grey areas
At 92 years old, Lorraine’s father, Jim, was an active great-grandparent and community volunteer, yet he meticulously maintained a grey folder documenting his end-of-life wishes.
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20.09.2023
Another step in the right direction