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An unequivocal good? Acknowledging the complexities of advance care planning.

Authors :
Robins‐Browne, K.
Palmer, V.
Komesaroff, P.
Source :
Internal Medicine Journal. Oct2014, Vol. 44 Issue 10, p957-960. 3p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Over the past few decades advance care planning ( ACP) has become the subject of debate, research and legislation in many countries. Encouraging people to express their preference for treatment in advance, ideally in written form, seems a natural way to identify what someone might have wanted when they can no longer participate in decision-making. The notion of ACP as an unequivocal good permeates much of the research and policy work in this area. For example, ACP is now actively encouraged in Australian federal and state government policies and the Victorian Government has recently published a practical ACP strategy for Victorian health services (2014-2018). However, advance care plan is ethically complex and the introduction of the Victorian health services strategy provides an opportunity to reflect on this complexity, particularly on the benefits and risks of ACP. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14440903
Volume :
44
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Internal Medicine Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
98773678
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/imj.12556