Shared Goals of Care (SGoC) are when a person, their whānau and clinicians explore their values, care and treatment options available and agree the goal of care for the current admission if the person deteriorates. Having an ACPlan attached to your health record is invaluable to start these conversations.

Paula and Letiesha from Te Rangimarie Hospice in New Plymouth, talk about approving ACP conversations from a te ao Māori perspective.

Senior social worker, Hannah Gulliver talks to Graham about his experience of being supported to complete his Advance Care Plan.

We need to lift the stigma around Advance Care Planning (ACP) and tsrat talking and sharing our goals and values for our future healthcare, including end of life, with our family/whanau, loved ones and healthcare professionals to ensure we receive care that aligns with our wishes. Sharing the gift of your Advance Care Plan is such a wonderful way to communicate your future healthcare wishes.

What are the benefits of having an Advance Care Plan prior to moving into Aged Residential Care?

Listen to Mary speaking with Maria Escarlan, ARC Clinical Nurse Specialist from TDHB. Includes discussion around what happens if a person’s health deteriorates whilst in residential care.

Guest Angela Solomons from Taranaki community Law explains the importance of Enduring Powers of Attorney, and how this differs from an Advance Care Plan.

Do you know what to expect if you present at your local emergency department (ED)? How would the doctor/nurses know what your healthcare wishes, values, and goals are? Find out the importance of starting the conversation, documenting your advance care plan, and having your information available at the hospital, especially in these Covid times.

Let your voice be heard! Local people telling their stories about the value of having an Advance Care Plan documented before a health crisis occurs.

Mary will give an overview of what Advance Care Planning is all about.