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What is Advance Care Planning in Malaysia about?

This document discusses advance care planning (ACP) through the story of Mdm M, a 78-year-old woman with end-stage heart failure. Her family struggled with decisions around deactivating her defibrillator as her son refused despite her suffering. ACP aims to ensure care aligns with patient preferences by discussing treatment options. Studies show ACP improves outcomes by reducing over-treatment and stress for families. However, ACP faces challenges like low awareness, discomfort discussing death, and lack of

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