Advance Care Planning Process and Communication Tips

This handout developed by Project Compassion outlines key steps in the advance care planning process and important communication tips.

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NC Secretary of State Advance Health Care Directive Registry (www.sosnc.com)

This secure state-sponsored registry allows you to download NC documents for free.  For a fee, you may register your Advance Directives securely online.    

Caring Connections (www.caringinfo.org)

This consumer initiative of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization offers free downloadable Advance Directive documents and instructions for all 50 states and extensive information on topics like pain management, caregiving, hospice, and grief.  

Five Wishes (www.agingwithdignity.org)

The Five Wishes uses clear and understandable language to help explore end-of-life options and document wishes.  The Five Wishes functions as a fully legal advance directive in many US states.  Check the website for complete list.
 
Getting It Together, Planning Ahead Workbook and CD (also sold as Passing On Thoughtfully)

Featured in the Sunday New York Times, this printed workbook (and now the CD version based on the workbook) has become the gold standard for organizing important information about legal affairs, financial affairs, health affairs and wishes, final plans, and significant life events.  Click here to order.