Information for patients and carers
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Advanced care planning explained
Learn what advance care planning is and why it's important.
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The advance care planning process
Learn about the process and steps involved.
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Starting the conversation
Talking about advance care planning is often the first step.
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Storing your advance care planning documents
Securely store your advance care planning documents so they can be accessed when needed most.
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Being a substitute decision maker
Being involved in advance care planning for a family member or friend.
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Life prolonging treatments
Learn about the treatments and things to consider.
Information for health professionals
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Health professionals - roles and responsibilties
Learn about supporting patients with advance care planning.
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Advance care planning in specific health areas
Learn about advance care planning in various health areas.
Information for specific communities
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Advance care planning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to receive culturally sensitive care through advance care planning.
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Advance care planning for the LGBTIQ+ community
Information to help support the LGBTIQ+ community access advance care planning.
Last updated: September 2023