Advance Care Planning

What we do

We provide education, tools, and assistance to anyone who wishes so complete an Advance Care Directive.

What is Advance Care Planning?

Advance Care Planning can include:

Appointing someone - Think about who you trust to make medical decision on your behalf if you were unable to. You can complete a legal form to appoint this person as your Medical Treatment Decision Maker
Chatting and communicating - Talk to family, friends and doctors about what is important to you. Discuss your values, preferences and what you would find unacceptable in relation to your health
Putting it on paper - You can write down your values, preferences and what is important to you in an Advance Care Directive

How can the Advance Care Planning Service help?

You can make an appointment with the Advance Care Planning Service to assist with:

Appointing a Medical Treatment and Decision Maker
Having a conversation about your values, preferences and what you would find acceptable in relation to your health
Writing down your values and preferences in an Advance Care Directive

The Advance Care Planning Service can also send you an information pack if you wish to start completing the process yourself.

Alternatively, you can download a copy of the Advance Care Directive and Medical Treatment Decision Maker forms:

Lodging a copy of your Advance Care Planning documents with Alfred Health

It’s important to share copies of your advance care planning documents with key health providers and decision makers, for example Alfred Health, your GP, Medical Treatment Decision Maker and family.

Share a copy of your Advance Care Planning documents with Alfred Health by:

Email: advancecareplanning@alfred.org.au

Or

Post:
Advance Care Planning
Caulfield Hospital
260 Kooyong Rd
Caulfield VIC 3162

Who we care for

Anyone can make an advance care directive. However, it is of particular importance to those who have a chronic health condition or are regularly admitted to hospital. It is ideal to undertake advance care planning when your health is stable.

Commonly asked questions

Where can I see a clinician to complete an advance care directive?

Advance Care Planning outpatient appointments can be arranged at Caulfield Hospital.

Telehealth appointments are also available.

Outpatient appointment times are flexible during office hours Monday to Friday and appointments are attended by Advance Care Planning clinicians.

Is there a cost involved?

No, there is no cost for this service.

How to access this service

Contact us directly

Patients, family, carers, case managers and GP’s can contact us directly to access our services.

Resources

All patient resources

Alfred Health - Advance Care Planning Getting Started

This information and worksheet will provide a basic overview of Advance Care Planning (ACP).You can write down your thoughts here and follow the links to download further information and Advance Care Planning documents.

Advance Care Planning - Advance Care Directive for adults

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Advance Care Planning - Instructions for completing Advance Care Directive

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Advance Care Planning - Medical Treatment Decision Maker form

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Advance Care Planning Brochure

This information will tell you about advance care planning and the process for creating an advance care plan.

Advance Care Planning - Checklist of steps for appointing your Medical Treatment Decision Maker

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Advance Care Planning Brochure (Greek)

Advance Care Planning Brochure (Russian)

Advance Care Planning Australia

A resource for people which outlines ACP, FAQs, training, news & events, reports, projects and publications

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