April 14, 2023
Ahead of National Healthcare Decisions Day, HAP and Pennsylvania’s hospitals are highlighting the importance of advance care planning and encouraging everyone to consider their end-of-life wishes.
Celebrated on April 16, the initiative aims to “encourage patients to express their wishes regarding health care and for providers and facilities to respect those wishes, whatever they may be,” the Institute for Healthcare Improvement notes.
Here’s what you need to know:
In recognition of National Healthcare Decisions Day, HAP encourages everyone to join this important movement to communicate their end-of-life wishes and values with their loved ones. Additional information about National Healthcare Decisions Day is available online.
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