The Advance Care Planning Workbook — Health-Care Wishes, Decisions & Conversations That Matter
The Advance Care Planning Workbook — Health-Care Wishes, Decisions & Conversations That Matter
Most people have strong opinions about the kind of care they would — and wouldn’t — want in a medical crisis. Very few have ever written those thoughts down or shared them with the people who might one day need to act on them. This workbook gives you the space and structure to do both — thoughtfully, at your own pace, before a crisis makes the conversation urgent.
WHAT THIS HELPS YOU DO
Reflect on your health-care values, wishes and preferences. Identify who you’d want making decisions on your behalf. Work through the questions and conversations that matter — and capture your thinking in a way that’s clear and accessible to the people who need it. This workbook is an educational and reflective resource. It is not an advance directive, living will, health-care power of attorney, DNR, POLST, MOLST or medical order, and it does not create legal authority or replace jurisdiction-specific legal documents or professional advice.
WHAT'S INSIDE
- Values and wishes reflection prompts: what matters most to you in your care
- Health-care preferences across different medical scenarios
- Decision-maker identification: who you’d want to speak for you and why
- Conversation starters for talking with family, loved ones and your doctor
- Questions to ask your health-care team
- Notes on where your formal advance care documents are located
- Guidance on next steps for creating official legal documents in your jurisdiction
WHO THIS IS FOR
Anyone who wants to think through their health-care wishes before a medical crisis — not after. Especially valuable for adults supporting aging parents, those navigating their own health journey and anyone who understands that having a plan in place is a gift to the people they love.
HOW TO USE IT
Download the workbook and move through it at your own pace. Some sections may prompt deeper reflection — that’s intentional. Use the conversation guides to open discussions with family or your doctor. After completing the workbook, consult an attorney or your state’s health department to create the formal legal documents that give your wishes legal standing.
WHAT YOU'LL GET
- Instant digital download — PDF format
- Guided reflection prompts for values, wishes and decision-making
- Conversation starters for family and health-care providers
- Notes sections for capturing key decisions and document locations
IMPORTANT TO KNOW
This workbook is an educational planning resource. It is not an advance directive, living will, health-care power of attorney, DNR, POLST, MOLST or any other medical or legal order. It does not give anyone legal authority to make medical decisions on your behalf. To create legally binding documents, consult a qualified attorney or your jurisdiction’s official resources.
DIGITAL DELIVERY
After purchase, you will receive a secure download link by email. This is a digital product — no physical item will be shipped.
The conversation is easier before a crisis than during one. Start here, at your own pace, with the people who matter most.