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| ACP is a conversation about death. | ACP is an ongoing discussion about your healthcare preferences. It encourages you and your loved ones to discuss and understand your values, beliefs and wishes. |
| ACP is only for the elderly and sick. | ACP is for everyone. Healthy individuals, young adults, working professionals and retired seniors are encouraged to discuss about the type of healthcare they prefer. |
| ACP is to withdraw life-sustaining treatment. | ACP is a discussion about your healthcare preferences. You may indicate your preference is to withdraw all active treatment, or receive all treatment where clinically appropriate. |
| ACP means the medical team has given up on me. | ACP helps the medical team to understand your wishes and deliver the type of healthcare and services that align with your care preference. |