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Advance Care Planning

Your voice matters, even when you cannot speak for yourself.

Advance Care Planning (ACP) is a voluntary process that enables individuals to discuss and document their values, beliefs, and preferences regarding their future healthcare. In the event that you become seriously ill and are unable to make decisions for yourself, ACP provides guidance to your loved ones and healthcare professionals, helping them make decisions that are aligned with your wishes.

Why do ACP

Talking with your loved ones about your values and preferences helps them understand what matters most to you. By sharing your wishes in advance, you can give your family greater confidence and peace of mind, knowing they are making decisions that reflect what you would have wanted.

Your ACP also provides valuable guidance to your healthcare team, helping them to deliver care that is aligned with your preferences.

When difficult times arise, your loved ones can focus on what matters most: spending meaningful time with you rather than worrying about making healthcare decisions on your behalf. Knowing they have honoured your wishes can also bring comfort and closure for them.

Types of ACP

Depending on the condition of your health, you may complete one of the following ACP plans:

General ACP
For individuals who are generally healthy or living with a stable chronic condition. This plan allows you to share your values, preferences, and goals for future healthcare treatment, should you become unable to make decisions for yourself one day.
Preferred Plan of Care (PPC)
For individuals with an advanced or life-limiting illness, such as advanced cancer or end-stage organ failure. This plan focuses on care preferences and goals for the months or years ahead, helping to ensure that the care received remains consistent with what matters most to the person.

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Contact Us

If you would like to make an ACP appointment or an enquiry, you may fill up the online form below.

Click here to make an appointment or enquiry

"I think it still boils down to the fact that you don’t want to put your loved ones in that difficult situation. So, explaining or making known earlier how you would like things to be managed would allow your loved ones to be more able to manage things in a more controlled manner."

- Mr Chui, ACP Volunteer

Frequently Asked Questions

I am interested to have ACP done. How do I go about doing it?

You can book an appointment or make further enquiries by contacting us through either:

Call KTPH Mainline: 6555 8000
Email: ktph.advancecareplanning@nhghealth.com.sg
Fill up this form

Am I eligible for ACP?

Anyone aged 21 and above who has the mental capacity to make their own decisions is eligible to do an ACP.

Do I need to bring my family member along?

As ACP involves your loved ones in the discussion, we strongly encourage that you identify and nominate a trusted family member or a close friend as a Nominated Healthcare Spokesperson (NHS).

An NHS is important and necessary. This person will be your spokesperson should you become incapable of decision making one day. There is no "perfect" choice, but some criteria include:

Able to respect your wishes, values and goals
Willing to listen and understand your preferences
Able to make decisions under stressful situations
Easy to contact in an emergency

Can I change my ACP after I have completed it?

Yes, definitely. ACP is an ongoing discussion. It does not end when you sign the document.

We recommend reviewing your ACP with a certified ACP Facilitator whenever there is a significant change in your health status, life circumstances, or following a hospital admission.

Where can I get more information about ACP?

Visit our ACP Pushcart at the KTPH Lobby, located near Mr Bean.

Day	Availability*
Mon, Tue & Thu	Staffed, 11.00am – 1.30pm
Wed & Fri	Self-service brochure collection, 10.00am – 4.00pm
Weekends & Public Holidays	Closed

*Subject to changes

You may also scan the QR codes at the pushcart for information materials or to contact the ACP office.

Do I need to pay to document my ACP?

From 1 April 2025, there will be a nominal charge levied for ACP discussion and completion with a trained ACP Facilitator. Please contact us for details on the current charges.