Publications by authors named "Emma J de Wit"
Ann Palliat Med
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Advance care planning (ACP) has shifted towards focusing on broad conversations about values and preferences regarding future medical treatment, especially in the context of dementia care.
- An explorative study surveyed 87 international experts and analyzed how they defined ACP, with nearly half providing definitions from a patient perspective, indicating a shared emphasis on individualized care.
- Key themes identified in definitions included 'Choosing between options', 'Care and treatment', and 'Having conversations', suggesting that expert consensus favors person-centered approaches rather than concentrating solely on end-of-life issues or documentation.
