Advance Care Planning (ACP) is a process of discussion between an individual and their care providers. It is to make clear a person’s wishes in anticipation of a deterioration in the individual’s condition in the future, with attendant loss of capacity to make decisions and/or ability to communicate wishes to others.
 
Learning Outcomes
 
	
Define advance care planning.
	
Describe the process of advance care planning.
	
Discuss the reasons why advance care planning has been introduced.
	
Identify principles of good practice within the process of advance care planning.
	
Examine frequently asked questions patients may pose concerning advance care planning.
	
Identify where you can find out more about advance care planning.