The process of thinking about, discussing, and documenting wishes and preferences for future healthcare, particularly in the event of serious illness or loss of capacity to make decisions. Advance care planning may include making an Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment (ADRT), appointing a Lasting Power of Attorney for health and welfare, or simply having conversations with loved ones and healthcare professionals about preferences. For people with an ICD, advance care planning often includes discussion about device deactivation — particularly deactivation of shock therapy — towards the end of life.
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