Advance care planning intervention improved end-of-life documentation but increased potentially burdensome care

https://www.nia.nih.gov/news/advance-care-planning-intervention-improved-end-life-documentation-increased-potentially?&utm_source=nia-eblast&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=general-20250331 A clinical trial found that advance care planning interventions increased documentation of end-of-life preferences. A subgroup of participants who died from a serious illness also demonstrated an increase in care choices that may prolong suffering or cause harm at end of life. The findings highlight the importance of ongoing discussions and support for making end-of-life decisions.