If you were unwell and unable to speak for yourself, do those you are close to know your wishes for health care and personal decisions? Advance care planning is important at all times but COVID-19 has brought the importance of knowing people’s wishes and values regarding their health care to the forefront.

Topics in this recorded webinar included:

• Information about Advance Care Planning and the importance and role of Personal Directives
• The process of Advance Care Planning: thinking, talking about, and documenting your wishes for health care if you are unable to speak for yourself
• Explanation of Goals of Care and what they mean for you
• Information on resources

Presented by: 

Alexandra Kushliak, B.A., B.S.W., R.S.W 

Education Consultant for Advance Care Planning Goals of Care 

Calgary Region, Alberta Health Services 

* Please note that the information presented in this webinar is Alberta-specific.

Resources

• Alberta Health Services Green Sleeve Information
• DWDC’s Advance Care Planning Kit
• Personal Directive Form from the Office of the Public Guardian
• Patient Rights
• Organ and Tissue Donation
• Personal Directive Booklet
• Conversations Matter Guide