Asvance Care Planning
Learning Outcome 1: Understand the principles of advance care planning
Assessment Criteria
1.1. Describe the difference between a care or support plan and an Advance Care Plan
Advance care planning (ACP) is a process of discussion between an individual and their care providers irrespective of discipline.
According to NHS guidlines the difference between ACP and planning more generally-which sets out how the client's care and support needs will be met- is that the process of ACP is to make clear a person’s wishes.
1.2. Explain the purpose of advance care planning
It usually take place in the context of an anticipated 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. In that case Advance care planning can ensure that all of those concerned with the patient’s care and well-being kept informed -with the patient’s permission-of any decisions, wishes or preferences which impact upon her care when she has no ability to communicate these any more.
1.3. Identify the national, local and organisational agreed ways of working for advance care planning
The main principles are covering the agreed ways of working:
The process is voluntary. No pressure should be brought to bear by the professional, the family or any organisation on the individual concerned to take part in ACP
ACP must be a patient centred dialogue over a period of time
The process of ACP is a reflection of society’s desire to respect personal autonomy. The content of any discussion should be determined by the individual concerned. The individual may not wish to confront future issues; this should be respected
All health and social care staff should be open to any discussion which may be instigated by an individual and know how to respond to their questions
Health and social care staff should instigate ACP only if in the context of a professional judgement that leads them to believe it is likely
Assessment Criteria
1.1. Describe the difference between a care or support plan and an Advance Care Plan
Advance care planning (ACP) is a process of discussion between an individual and their care providers irrespective of discipline.
According to NHS guidlines the difference between ACP and planning more generally-which sets out how the client's care and support needs will be met- is that the process of ACP is to make clear a person’s wishes.
1.2. Explain the purpose of advance care planning
It usually take place in the context of an anticipated 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. In that case Advance care planning can ensure that all of those concerned with the patient’s care and well-being kept informed -with the patient’s permission-of any decisions, wishes or preferences which impact upon her care when she has no ability to communicate these any more.
1.3. Identify the national, local and organisational agreed ways of working for advance care planning
The main principles are covering the agreed ways of working:
The process is voluntary. No pressure should be brought to bear by the professional, the family or any organisation on the individual concerned to take part in ACP
ACP must be a patient centred dialogue over a period of time
The process of ACP is a reflection of society’s desire to respect personal autonomy. The content of any discussion should be determined by the individual concerned. The individual may not wish to confront future issues; this should be respected
All health and social care staff should be open to any discussion which may be instigated by an individual and know how to respond to their questions
Health and social care staff should instigate ACP only if in the context of a professional judgement that leads them to believe it is likely