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Advance Care Planning (ACP)

Plan ahead. Make your wishes known.

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What is Advance Care Planning (ACP)?

ACP helps you:

  • Think about what matters to you most 
  • Share your healthcare wishes 
  • Prepare for future medical decisions

It guides conversations between you, your loved ones and healthcare providers so that your care reflects your values, beliefs and personal goals.

Why do ACP?

Should you become unable to make healthcare decisions for yourself, ACP helps to ensure that:

  • Your wishes are understood and respected 
  • Your loved ones are supported in making decisions 
  • Your healthcare team provides care aligned with your values

Who benefits from ACP?

For You (The Patient)

  • Your values, wishes and quality-of-life goals are clearly documented

For your family & loved ones

  • Eases emotional burden in making healthcare choices and guides them through critical moments.

For Healthcare Professionals

  • Serves as a guide for physicians should you lose mental capacity

Who is eligible for ACP and how to apply?

For every adult aged 21 and above, no matter your health status.

  • Click here to make an appointment, or talk to your healthcare provider 
  • Share your wishes with your family and healthcare team 
  • Review and update your ACP as your health or circumstances change