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Advanced Care Planning
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Advanced Care Planning

With Nurse Navigator, Heather Griffin

Join us in this episode as we dive into the vital topic of Advanced Care Planning (ACP) in Ontario, with insights from Patient Navigator, Heather Griffin, a Registered Practical Nurse at the Central Brampton Family Health Team. We discuss the importance of ACP conversations with your physician, family, and friends to ensure your values, wishes, and beliefs are respected if you can’t speak for yourself. Learn about selecting a Substitute Decision Maker (SDM) and the hierarchy that determines who can make decisions on your behalf. Discover how proactive planning can ease family tensions and provide clarity during critical times. Tune in for practical advice and resources. Don’t miss this essential guide to preparing for the future with confidence and care.

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