Care and treatment can be planned in advance with advance care planning
Skorstengaard, M.H.; Grønvold, M.; Jensen, A.B.; Johnsen, A.T.; Brogaard, T.; Christensen, C.A.; Andreassen, P.; Marsaa, K.; Neergaard, M.A.ør.
Ugeskrift for Laeger 179(7)
2017
ISSN/ISBN: 1603-6824 PMID: 28397675 Document Number: 694549
Advance care planning (ACP) is a discussion between an incurably ill patient, a healthcare professional and if possible, a relative about preferences for end-of-life care, and ACP may improve the communication in this situation. However, in the Danish healthcare system there is no formalized and systematically used standard procedure for discussions with patients about their knowledge of their treatment options, values and preferences. In this article we review the concept of ACP, including definition, experiences from abroad and the status of ACP in Denmark.