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Advance Care Planning

Advance Care Planning (ACP) is a proactive process that allows individuals to make informed decisions about their future medical care and ensure their wishes are respected in the event that they are unable to communicate or make decisions for themselves. The goal of ACP is to ensure that healthcare preferences are documented and that individuals receive care that aligns with their values and wishes.

ACP covers the Following Areas

Living Matters

Medical Matters

Living Matters

Medical Matters

Benefits of Advance Care Planning

1

Clarity of Wishes: ACP provides clear guidance on your preferences for treatment, which can ease decision-making for loved ones and healthcare providers.

2

Reduced Stress: Knowing that your wishes are documented can alleviate anxiety for both you and your family during difficult times.

3

Improved Communication: ACP encourages open conversations about health care, fostering better understanding among family members and healthcare teams.

4

Personalized Care: Your preferences can guide healthcare providers in delivering care that aligns with your values and goals, enhancing the quality of your treatment.

5

Empowerment: ACP allows you to take control of your healthcare decisions, ensuring that your voice is heard, even if you cannot speak for yourself.

6

Facilitation of Family Decisions: Having a plan in place can reduce conflicts among family members regarding treatment decisions, as everyone will know your wishes.

Who can do ACP?

Anyone, regardless of age and without a life-limiting illness, can do ACP.

What are our fees?

We accept donations of any amount to help sustain our services and ensure everyone in the community can benefit from Advance Care Planning.

How to Apply?

We do not accept walk-ins. To schedule an appointment, please send us the following information via email swc@pcs.org.sg and our social worker will contact you

  • Your name (including the names of any additional individuals if applying together)
  • Your Contact number (for us to reach you)
  • Your home address (for us to assign the nearest centre to meet)

In-person ACP sessions are available at the following locations: Bukit Merah, Tampines West, Upper Serangoon, Queenstown