It's time to talk

The process of advance care planning improves the patient, family, and provider experience at the end of life in a number of ways, including:. [...] In an effort to ensure the best possible care for patients and their families, this policy paper explores the benefi ts of advance care planning, its associated challenges and opportunities, and makes commitments and recommendations to support advance care planning in BC. [...] It’s Time to Talk: Advance Care Planning in British Columbia 11 4. Advance Care Planning in BC and Canada While British Columbians have access to many advance care planning resources, the number of British Columbians who engage in the process is low. [...] The Order outlines a patient’s specifi c goals of care at the end of life with respect to admission to the intensive care unit, resuscitation, and comfort. [...] It’s Time to Talk: Advance Care Planning in British Columbia 15 The Practice Support Program has worked to improve end-of-life care by developing a training module to support providers to enhance their skills in the provision of advance care planning.