Advance Care Planning (ACP) at St. Luke’s assists people in clarifying their healthcare options beforehand to make sure medical decisions are effective according to personal most essentials and objectives. The program offers coaching and counseling services on complicated medical choices by trained personnel such as social workers and care coordinators. ACP aims at alleviating stress among patients and family members and will ensure that everyone knows what a patient wants to hear and are capable of doing so. With pre-planning, one feels more in control and sure of the way their healthcare desires would be respected.
The Advance Care Planning at St. Luke assists people in planning how they are going to handle their future medical care by talking about their medical preferences with care providers and recording them.
It also makes sure that your treatment decisions will be respected, even in case you will be unable to express yourself and this will bring peace of mind to you and those around you.
St. Luke provides trained personnel, such as social workers and care coordinators, who can guide you on the process of planning.
Our regular care at St. Luke is generally provided with Advance Care Planning services, at no extra fee.
There are an advance directive, a living will, and a healthcare power of attorney form which are key documents.
Yes, it is possible to update your preferences anytime by filling in new forms and send them to your loved ones and healthcare provider.
Yes in most situations St. Lukes will respect valid advance directives in other states. It is advisable that they be reviewed to be in compliance with the locals.
Please give your duplicated forms to your St. Luke's care team and a copy of your duplicated forms can be stored in your medical record and at your house too.
Absolutely. The involvement of family members, caregivers, and healthcare proxies in the conversation will be encouraged to achieve clarity and support.
To talk to your St. Luke provider or obtain forms and resources, you can pay a visit to the Advance Care Planning page of the hospital or schedule an appointment.
Depending on your unique needs, the process may take between half an hour and an hour, followed up discussions any time there is the need.
Part of the form and educational resources could be through the internet. See what digital options are provided based on the provider you are with or your provider in general, by visiting the webpage of Check St. Luke or calling.
Anytime you can make changes in your advance directives to incorporate changes of the medical wishes, changes in your lifestyle or changes in the preferences that you have.
Yes, St. Luke at times conducts collective workshops or medical training to make the patients and relatives learn about ACP collectively.
Select a trusted person who will speak on your behalf in case you are unable to express your desiring, someone who will know your values and will help you in communication.
