Advance Care Planning

Sudden health changes can happen. Advance care planning is a process that supports adults at any stage of health in communicating their wishes for future medical care. 

Have the Conversation

It may be tough to think about, but there may be a time when you cannot make healthcare decisions for yourself. No matter what your age, planning ahead for your future is important. Advance care planning is the process of realizing your values and wishes and to let people know what kind of health and personal care you would want in the future if you were unable to speak for yourself. It involves discussing your healthcare choices with your loved ones and writing down your wishes in an advance directive document.

Learn why advance care planning is important for all of us:

Planning Your Future

You don't have to be a patient of Bronson to plan for your future healthcare. A serious accident or change in health could affect your ability to communicate in a meaningful way. Do you have somebody who could make medical decisions for you if you are ever unable to speak for yourself?

• Complete or update your advance directive document.

  This is the formal way you identify a family member or friend to be your patient advocate. They only assist with decisions should your doctor determine that you are unable to make your own medical decisions.

  An advance directive is a legal document where you write down who you want to make medical decisions and what your end of life wishes are. They are free to complete. Print an advance directive below. Complete and return to your doctor.

  • English advance directive
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  • Arabic advance directive
  • Burmese advance directive
• Have a conversation with your patient advocate(s) to explain what matters to you.
  • What are some of the things you really enjoy doing? What gives your life special meaning? How would you like to live until you can’t?
  • What abilities are so critical to your life that you can’t imagine living without them?
  • Who or what helps you when you face serious challenges in your life? Do you have any beliefs that guide you when you make medical decisions?
• Educate and encourage your loved ones of all ages to take action!

  Share this website and resources.

Guide to Get Started

This guide can help you choose a patient advocate and talk to them about your future medical wishes. It includes all the steps to advance care planning plus a worksheet to help you identify your values.

Download Guide

Attend an Advance Care Planning Class

One-hour Zoom presentations are conducted monthly. Please join us on Zoom to learn the steps to share your healthcare wishes with loved one. Each class is free. Registration is required.

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Group Education

If you have a group that is interested in learning more about advance care planning, we can arrange a virtual presentation. Request a presentation here.