Advance Care Planning: A Comprehensive Guide to End of Life Care

Advance Care Planning (ACP) is a vital aspect of end of life care in the UK and most developed countries. It enables individuals to live well and die as they would choose, having significant implications for the individual, their family and carers, and society as a whole. With an ageing population and increasing medical interventions, ACP is more important than ever.

Comprehensive Overview and Practical Applications

This fully updated edition provides a comprehensive overview of ACP, exploring a wide range of issues and practicalities in providing end of life care. Written by international experts, the book examines the purpose, process, and outcomes of ACP, offering insights into national and international research, policy, and practice.

Values, Goals, and Priorities in ACP

Chapters delve into the values, goals, and priorities of ACP, including detailed case examples to aid best practice. This book is an essential resource for all clinicians involved in caring for individuals in their final stages of life, particularly GPs, palliative care specialists, geriatricians, social care teams, researchers, and policy leads interested in improving end of life care.

Key Features and Updates

This new edition includes:

• A comprehensive look at ACP, covering the wide range of issues and practicalities in providing end of life care.
• Insights from international experts on ACP research, policy, and practice.
• Detailed case examples to aid best practice in ACP.
• Updates on national and international research, policy, and practice in end of life care.

Conclusion

Advance Care Planning is a crucial aspect of quality care, enabling individuals to live well and die as they would choose. This book provides a comprehensive guide to ACP, offering valuable insights and practical applications for healthcare professionals and researchers alike.