Advance care planning guidance
We know that having a conversation with a blood cancer patient about advanced care planning can feel daunting. That's why we've provided information and guidance to support healthcare professionals to navigate this.
This page was last medically reviewed in August 2024.
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What is advanced care planning?
If you're new to advanced care planning, learn the principles behind it and why it's so important for patient care.
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Navigating the conversation
Learn the best practises when it comes to having advanced care planning discussions and explore some example questions you can ask patients.
Best practises
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Further resources
We've collected a list of reliable guidance and further support that you can refer to if you're still struggling to navigate the process of advanced care planning.
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