Navigating Family Dynamics During Advance Care Planning

(Via ACP Decisions) Even with the best intentions, uncertainty, emotions, and unmanaged expectations can create tension and unnecessary hardship among family members when they must make healthcare decisions on behalf of a loved one. Families can be a source of support for many people, but they can also be a source of stress. Understanding the essential role families play in advance care planning (ACP) can help clinicians and providers navigate family dynamics to facilitate the process if they take the following steps: