An ACP discussion typically includes elements of the following topics:
- Introducing ACP and asking for the patient’s consent to discuss ACP
- The patient’s health status and how relevant health conditions may evolve over time
- The patient's specific goals of care and how they inform treatment preferences
- Elements of an effective healthcare agent and consideration of the patient's preferred healthcare agent
- Appropriate advance directives to codify the patient's preferences
- A plan to revisit and update the patient's ACP in the future