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    For family, friends and carers

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    • Making a decision for someone else
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    For health and care workers

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    • Roles and responsibilities in advance care planning

      Roles and responsibilities in advance care planning

      • Advance care planning in Aged Care
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      Advance care planning in various settings

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    • Real people, real stories

      Real people, real stories

      • CASE STUDY: Alexandra nurse helps locals plan care on their terms
      • CASE STUDY: Embracing life, friendship and independence
      • QUICK TIP: 6 things aged care providers need to know about advance care planning.
      • QUICK TIP: 7 tips for strengthening your advance care plan
      • CASE STUDY: Fighting for mum's right to dignified care
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