Advance decision making
Advance decision making
The Act allows for advance decision-making. An advance decision can be described as a living will, or an advance decision to refuse treatment (ADRT). As a pharmacy professional it is important for you to understand what advance decisions are, how they affect care home residents and to appreciate what your role in advanced decision making might be. Find further information about advance decisions in end-of-life care here: bit. ly/3UZenqu.
References
References:
- legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/9/section/1
- nice.org.uk/guidance/sc1
- nhs.uk/conditions/socialcare-and-support-guide/making-decisions-for-someoneelse/ mental-capacity-act/.