What are the difference(s) between ACP, Advance Medical Directive (AMD) and Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?
AMD and LPA are legal documents, while ACP is not.
AMD is to inform the doctor treating you (in the event you become terminally ill and unconscious) that you do not want any extraordinary life-sustaining treatment to be used to prolong your life.
LPA allows you to appoint one or more trusted persons (Donees) to act on your behalf for personal welfare and/or property and affairs matters should you lose mental capacity to make your own decisions.
ACP is useful because it would serve as a guide for your loved ones and healthcare team to act according to your best interests in the event that you are unable to make decisions or speak for yourself. The ACP will include healthcare preferences such as extent of treatment, pain control options etc. It also allows you to appoint up to 2 Nominated Healthcare Spokespersons (NHS) to speak on your behalf when you cannot speak for yourself.
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