RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Discussing Advance Care Planning With Elderly Patients
JF North Carolina Medical Journal
JO N C Med J
FD North Carolina Institute of Medicine
SP 347
OP 351
DO 10.18043/ncm.75.5.347
VO 75
IS 5
A1 Lee, Tae Joon
YR 2014
UL http://www.ncmedicaljournal.com/content/75/5/347.abstract
AB Advance care planning maximizes the patient’s chances of receiving the care he or she wants and minimizes confusion. Frank discussion, time, and persistence are needed to optimize this shared decision-making process. This article discusses the important components of advance care planning and the recommended documentation.