Make your advance care plan

Myth or fact?

Talking to those close to you about your wishes, values, and beliefs is a crucial part of planning for your future health care and personal care.
  • Myth
  • Fact

Your body is your business. It’s important that you’re able to control what happens to it — now and into the future. One day you might be unable to make decisions for yourself. Learn what you can do to ensure your wishes around health care and personal care are always respected.

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Make your advance care plan

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  • This information applies to British Columbia, Canada
  • Reviewed for legal accuracy in May 2019
  • Time to read: 17 minutes

Reviewed for legal accuracy by

Kevin Smith, Retired lawyer and consultant

Kevin Smith

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