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Do your loved ones and health care team know what kinds of treatments you'd prefer if you are seriously ill? It's important for everyone to talk with their family and health care professionals about their medical preferences. This is called advance care planning.

Watch these videos to learn about what you need to consider with advance care planning.

Advance Care Planning: Crossroads

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Advance Care Planning: Lost Voices

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Understanding the Differences Between Palliative Care and Hospice

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Updated: Apr. 5, 2012
Published: Apr. 5, 2012
URL: http://www.dukehealth.org/patients_and_visitors/advance_directives/advance-care-planning