Advance Care Planning

Conversations about patient/client wishes for treatment when he or she is no longer able to communicate should take place before a medical crisis occurs.

When should healthcare professionals initiate ACP conversations? Best Practice suggests:

• Absolutely – those with 6-12 months to live
• Imperative – those with chronic illnesses
• Ideally – all capable adults

Tools and resources for care providers to initiate early conversations are listed:

Advance Care Planning Guide - BCMA

Ministry of Health - Advance Care Planning

No CPR Bracelet - MedicAlert

No CPR Form - BC Government

Advance Care Planning Program in Fraser Health1-877-TALK-034 (1-877-825-5034) or email advancecareplanning@fraserhealth.ca

Education available for healthcare professionals2 x 30 minute modules and classroom sessions
Contact:  
Cari Hoffmann, Project Implementation Coordinator
604.587.4408 or cari.hoffmann@fraserhealth.ca

Physician Billing CodesContact:
BCMA
Tel: 604.638.2827 or 1.800.665.2262, ext. 2827