Domain | Frequency | Example | |
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Psychosocial reflections | General | 30 (94%) | “Think about what’s important to you and how your values help you make healthcare decisions”. (Michael Garron Hospital: My Health, My Wishes ACP Workbook) |
Specific | 22 (69%) | “What cultural or traditional practices are important to you? Do you wish the plans to observe certain religious or non-religious beliefs?” (College of Family Physicians: ACP Resource for Patients) | |
Communication about psychosocial issues | General | 32 (100%) | “To do: … discuss your thoughts with those close to you; your family, your GP and other involved health care providers.” (Respecting Patients’ Choices Planning Guide) |
Specific | 5 (17%) | “{T} ell your SDM(s), family and friends: What is important to you at the end of your life; Religious readings or ceremonies you want to have; Music you want to listen to; Books you want to read or have read to you; Where you might want to spend the last days of your life.” (Acclaim Health) | |
Documentation of psychosocial directives | – | 7 (22%) | “Goals for end-of-life care: What do you hope for most when you are near the end of your life? (For example: presence of family or other persons; access to places or items of significance; music; any personal, religious or cultural practices to be followed): {lined writing space is provided}”. (Respecting Patient Choices: Advance Care Plan (Aged Care)) |