According to a survey, 8 out of 10 Canadians have never heard of advance care planning, with less than 20% having an actual advance care plan. While over half (54%) have discussed their end-of-life wishes with family or friends, almost half of families would not know their loved one's wishes if they became seriously ill and unable to communicate. The document encourages discussing and documenting one's end-of-life care preferences through advance care planning.
According to a survey, 8 out of 10 Canadians have never heard of advance care planning, with less than 20% having an actual advance care plan. While over half (54%) have discussed their end-of-life wishes with family or friends, almost half of families would not know their loved one's wishes if they became seriously ill and unable to communicate. The document encourages discussing and documenting one's end-of-life care preferences through advance care planning.
According to a survey, 8 out of 10 Canadians have never heard of advance care planning, with less than 20% having an actual advance care plan. While over half (54%) have discussed their end-of-life wishes with family or friends, almost half of families would not know their loved one's wishes if they became seriously ill and unable to communicate. The document encourages discussing and documenting one's end-of-life care preferences through advance care planning.