One practical step
CaregivingDiscuss end-of-life preferences when ready
Let the person set the pace for discussing future care wishes.
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Done when
Wishes have been recorded and discussed with the treating team.
Let the person set the pace for discussing future care wishes.
Who this is for
Only when the person is willing; pause or defer, and do not treat an informal note as a legal instrument.
Why this matters
Those around them may better understand what matters to them.
How to do it
Guidance compiled from the references below; follow the applicability notes for this item.
- Ask whether they want to discuss comfort, care setting or people to involve.
- Record their own words and whom they allow to see them.
- Discuss questions with the treating team and ask about locally applicable documentation if wanted.
Evidence and references
- OtherAdvance statement about your wishes(Opens in a new tab)NHSDiscussing and recording personal care preferences; no transfer of UK legal status to another jurisdiction. อ่านประกอบการเรียบเรียง / Accessed: 2026-10-05
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