Resources for Advance Care Planning Workshop
BEFORE the workshop
Below are the links to the documents and resources that will be discussed in this workshop. (At in-person workshops, these documents would be handed out.) There is no need to read any of this prior to the workshop; however, you may find it helpful to download the documents, and either save them to your computer or print them so that you can refer to them.
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AFTER the workshop
These are some additional resources to help you with decision-making while you fill out your health care directive:
These are some additional resources to help you with decision-making while you fill out your health care directive:
Dying With Dignity - Winnipeg Chapter:
http://www.dwdwinnipeg.ca |
Links to resources and a way to contact us if you have questions.
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Dying With Dignity Canada:
https://www.dyingwithdignity.ca |
ACP kits, patient rights, personal support.
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CPR Decision Aid Video:
https://youtu.be/v65Qoi8lCac |
Explains what happens during CPR, outcomes and survival rates, complications, and implications for care if you decline CPR.
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Sign Up for Life:
https://signupforlife.ca |
Manitoba’s organ donation program. You can also phone 204-787-1897 if you are not comfortable signing up online.
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Lots of helpful info for navigating the health care system – how to talk to a doctor and pharmacist, access medical records, prevent falls, complain effectively, etc.
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Discussion of decision-making in serious illness, including different types of treatments that may be offered and how they might fit with your personal values.
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Winnipeg Regional Health Authority:
https://wrha.mb.ca/advance-care-planning |
Advance Care Planning Patient Workbook:
Covers the basics of HCDs, includes a place to write your values and wishes for end-of-life care, and explains the Goals of Care form. |
Cancer Care Manitoba
https://www.cancercare.mb.ca/Treatments/advance-care-planning |
Advance Care Planning Guide: “It’s About Conversations.”
Very similar to the WRHA guide. Could apply to serious illnesses other than cancer. |
Advance Care Planning guide from the Canadian Hospice and Palliative Care Association.
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