Advanced Care Planning in Palliative Care

Advanced Care Planning Services Provided:

• Conversations with a professional social worker to receive case management support and access to resources.
• Referrals to outside care professionals for a will, advanced care directives, and financial planning and other legal paperwork
• Information to review about advanced care directives, medical and durable power of attorney
• Support in advocating for your personal goals

Salus’ palliative care team in South Bay provides information and guidance to help you feel confident in the choices you make regarding advanced care planning. This key pillar to our palliative care program provides support to both the patient and family as they prepare for the unexpected. The most important goal is to ensure your wishes are understood and respected.

Advanced care planning is invaluable to your loved ones as much as it’s essential for you. Helping them to better understand your wishes and goals reduces stress, anxiety and uncertainty should you reach a point where you can’t fully communicate wishes and goals. It also helps ensure that you maintain control and direction over your treatments in a dignified and respectful way.