Abstract
Editor – Studies show that older persons and/or those close to them would welcome discussions about potential future medical deteriorations in their health, if done sensitively and in plain language. Such advance care planning is more difficult or, in some cases, impossible in the presence of moderate to severe cognitive impairment. However, where an older person lacks the appropriate mental capacity for such discussions, the Mental Capacity Act 20051 allows for best interest planning between those responsible for care and those close to the older person. PEACE (ProactivE Advisory CarE) is a future care planning process that builds on …
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