Reply To: What is advanced medical care planning?

[Andrew]

<span style=”color: #0e101a; font-family: Times New Roman;”><span style=”white-space: pre-wrap;”>The what-ifs in life can be planned for through advance care planning. If you are unable to communicate or make decisions on your care, having a plan will allow you to ensure that the medical treatment you receive is what you desire. Advance medical care planning is thinking about who you want to make healthcare decisions for you in the event that you are unable to do so, thinking about the type of care you do and do not want, and recording your decisions in advance directives. Although it’s common to identify advance care planning with elderly or ill people, it’s truly crucial for healthy people of all ages.</span></span>