To get started with advanced care planning, we recommend that you:
- Start a conversation with your loved ones – be clear about what medical treatment and outcomes you would want or not want.
- Identify who should make your medical decisions if you become suddenly unwell and are unable to do so.
- Speak with your GP (consider a telehealth consultation) about advance care planning and your preferences.
- Write down your preferences in an Advance Care Directive and provide a copy to your decision maker, your GP and your treating health service.
Advanced Care Planning Australia have a range of information and resources which may be useful for you.
