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Module 2: Direct Comprehensive Primary Care in the LTC Setting

Module 2: Direct Comprehensive Primary Care in the LTC Setting 60 2.7.3 Advance Care Planning Integrating a palliative approach includes engaging in Advance Care Planning (ACP) conversations with the person living with chronic diseases at the time of diagnosis. Many LTC residents face declining decision-making capacity due to rising cognitive decline rates, underscoring the importance of early ACP discussions. Benefits of ACP: - ACP discussions help residents reflect on their values and wishes for future care and sharing them with trusted individuals - ACP is not same as completion of one time level of care form/advance directives - ACP discussions are crucial in care plans, lead to better resident outcomes, enhanced care satisfaction & reduced hospitalizations[1][2][3][4][5]
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