Abstract
The article provides an overview of advance care planning (ACP), discusses why ACP is important, highlights the barriers to having conversations and discusses the role of the nurse in supporting patients with ACP. It highlights the importance of open and honest conversations with patients regarding their future care; and mentions that conversations about a patient's health and future care are part of the remit of all health professionals.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 2 |
| Pages (from-to) | 96-97 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | British Journal of Nursing |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 23 Jan 2020 |
Keywords
- Advance care planning