Advance Care Planning In The Healthcare Continuum A Narrative Synthesis
- Author:
Raymond Han Lip Ng
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Advance Care Planning;
Effects on End-of-life Care;
Primary Care
- From:The Singapore Family Physician
2016;42(3):7-12
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Advance Care Planning (ACP) is integral to good
end-of-life care and there is rising awareness and
interest in ACP in Singapore. This narrative synthesis
sets out to examine effects of ACP on end-of-life care,
factors influencing people to engage in ACP, healthcare
professionals attitudes towards ACP discussions, and
the feasibility of ACP in primary care.