Research progression of advance care planning under the background of aging of population in China

VernacularTitle:中国人口老龄化背景下预立医疗照护计划的研究进展
Author: Zenghui HAN ; Lei HANG ; Jing LI ; Yanhua WANG
Keywords: Aging of population; Advance care planning; Paliative care; Living will
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2017;33(12):957-960
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Considering the fact of rapidity and concentration of aging of population, Chinese government has regarded it as an important strategic issue. However, how to get a dignified ending still a big problem for the old age today. This article tries to explore the possibility of advance care planning (ACP) approved under the background of aging of population in China based on general report of Chinese government deal with aging of population and existed facts. Though the researches on this topic have grown rapidly, the government legal system is still close to it in this moment, and in the process of practice constantly, it will be a perfect research. It is certain that the legislation of ACP in China will has a long way to go, but in the view of the advancement of death with dignity, palliative care, we still can predict a bright future of ACP.