Advance care plans provide direction to healthcare professionals when a person is not in a position to either make and/or communicate their own healthcare choices. A March 2012 Ipsos-Reid poll found that 86% of Canadians have not heard of advance care planning, and that less than half had a discussion with a family member of friend about healthcare treatments if they were unable to communicate. Advance Care Planning is important for every adult, not just those living with a life-limiting illness or chronic condition.
Did you know?
A Power of Attorney only covers financial and legal decisions, and not your healthcare decisions? That’s when the role of a representation agreement (rep 7 or rep 9) or temporary substitute decision maker is required. Also, advance directives allow you to clearly communicate your wishes directly to doctors, without having them consult your representative.
Benefits of preparing an Advance Care Plan include:
Rep 7 and Rep 9 agreements are available to the public to complete, and don't require the services of a lawyer or notary, yet only 13% of Canadian's have them in place. I can take you through the process step by step, facilitating careful consideration of your choices, and making sense of the legal and medical terminology. After our session, you will have a completed Advance Care Plan in place...and peace of mind too!
Did you know?
A Power of Attorney only covers financial and legal decisions, and not your healthcare decisions? That’s when the role of a representation agreement (rep 7 or rep 9) or temporary substitute decision maker is required. Also, advance directives allow you to clearly communicate your wishes directly to doctors, without having them consult your representative.
Benefits of preparing an Advance Care Plan include:
- Free your loved ones from the pressure of having to make critical medical care decisions for you while they are under stress or in emotional turmoil, and reduce potential conflicts among family members
- Receive the medical treatment you want and avoid treatments that may be futile or prolong death, without being curative or improving of quality of life
- Consider medical treatments and interventions in a pressure-free setting
- Prevent unnecessary pain, unhelpful procedures and unwanted hospitalization
- Reduce stress and anxiety knowing an Advance Care Plan is in place
- Peace of mind knowing that your doctors have a blueprint in place to guide them in how they treat you
Rep 7 and Rep 9 agreements are available to the public to complete, and don't require the services of a lawyer or notary, yet only 13% of Canadian's have them in place. I can take you through the process step by step, facilitating careful consideration of your choices, and making sense of the legal and medical terminology. After our session, you will have a completed Advance Care Plan in place...and peace of mind too!
Advance Care Planning Packages
Personalized Advance Care Planning
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Advance Care Planning for Couples
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