End of life planning

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End of life planning options

Towards the later stage of a person’s life, conversations may take place between them, their families and those who look after them, such as doctors and other health care professionals to understand and share expectations and wishes regarding future care and treatment.

These important conversations can help the person make informed decisions, plan ahead, give them control over care and treatment they receive or do not want to receive, and provide peace of mind.

The person’s plans can include any, or all of, the following:

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    making a health and welfare lasting power of attorney (HWLPA) appointing another person or persons to make decisions, if and when they lack mental capacity to make a decision for themselves

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    making an advance decision to refuse specified medical treatment in specified circumstances in the future

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    setting out their wishes for care and treatment in an advance statement or an advance care plan, which may be taken into account when care and treatment is being provided

For further guidance on end of life decision making, including a comparison of the above options and

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