Discussions with patients and/or their representatives about the goals and desired direction of the patient's care, particularly end-of-life care, in the event that the patient is or becomes incompetent to make decisions.
Synonyms: Advance Care Planning, Advance Health Care Planning, Advance Medical Planning, Planning, Advance Medical, Medical Planning, Advance
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2003; use ADVANCE DIRECTIVES 1999-2002 ,2003; see ADVANCE DIRECTIVES 1999-2002
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D032722
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