The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) believes that Advance Care Planning (ACP) is a critical tool for helping individuals articulate and document their care values and preferences as they age, to ensure that the care they receive matches their wishes, particularly near the end of life.
A declaration of wishes and treatment options for those with chronic disease.
Directives should be discussed with all patients dealing with chronic disease at any stage of the prognosis!
Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment