Advance Care Planning - patient information

Welcome to the Spectrum Health Advance Care Planning tool education page. The information here is intended to help you use this planning tool to think about your goals and values, and how that information can align your health care with what matters most to you.

If your health changes, this tool will help your loved ones and health care professionals understand and honor your wishes when decisions need to be made for your care.

If you need any assistance, please contact our team at Spectrum Health Advance Care Planning, 616.774.7615 or AdvanceCarePlanning@corewellhealth.org.

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Videos, documents, and frequently asked questions

Tip sheets
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Educational videos
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How can I gain access to the Spectrum Health ACP tool?
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Will the information in the ACP only be honored at Spectrum Health?
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How can I access information in the Spectrum Health ACP tool?
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How can I share the information in the Spectrum Health ACP tool with my family/loved ones?
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I have an existing paper ACP document. Can this be uploaded into the digital tool?
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Who do I contact if I need support?
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Is there a guide I can use when completing the Advance Care Planning online tool?
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What is advance care planning?
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Why should I complete advance care planning?
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Who should be included in my advance care planning conversation?
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I’ve completed forms like this the past, how do I know if I should complete these again?
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Do I need an attorney or witnesses to complete my advance care planning documents?
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Can I change my choices once I’ve completed my advance care planning?
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Will my advance care planning documents be valid when I travel to other states?
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What is a DNR form?
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What is a patient advocate?
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How should I decide who to pick as my patient advocate?
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Will my patient advocate be able to make decisions for me that involve money?
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