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27 Aug 2020
Haere atu ra e Keri
Today the Health Quality & Safety Commission mourns the loss of Keri Kaa, one of the faces of our Kia kōrero | Let's talk advance care planning campaign, who passed away peacefully in Te Puia Springs on 26 August.
Advance care planning ACP info for consumers
24 Jul 2020
Advance care planning update
In this post-lockdown period, many advance care planning (ACP) staff who were seconded to help with the COVID-19 pandemic response are now coming back into their ACP roles. Thank you for your tireless energy and commitment during this time.
ACP info for consumers Advance care planning
21 Apr 2020
Advance care plans can help reduce stress and tension in families
This article was contributed by Jan Wallace, an Anglican priest living in Auckland.
ACP info for consumers Advance care planning
21 Apr 2020
What would you like me to do if your heart stops?
Most of us can only imagine what having someone die in front of us would be like, but it’s part of the job for Wellington paramedic, Sean Thompson.
Advance care planning ACP info for consumers
21 Apr 2020
Plan helps whānau face an uncertain future
Tahu Hikuroa’s aggressive brain tumours mean his future is uncertain. But, having an advance care plan has helped Tahu and wife Jo to make some tough decisions and feel more in control about what lies ahead.
Advance care planning ACP info for consumers
30 Mar 2020
Worried about COVID-19? In uncertain times it's good to make a plan
Aotearoa is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is an unsettling time, and it is natural for people to be anxious.
Advance care planning ACP info for consumers
12 Feb 2020
Doing an advance care plan gave Cheryl peace of mind
Cheryl Cameron is a retired filmmaker. She was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 12 years ago but hasn’t let that slow her down.
ACP info for consumers Advance care planning
25 Nov 2019
Blog: An advance care plan — the gift that keeps on giving
Developing an advanced care plan with their father helped a nurse, her family and health professionals meet his end-of-life wishes and care for him at home.
Advance care planning
19 Feb 2019
National campaign encourages conversations about what matters at end of life | He kaupapa whakatairanga ā-motu e whakatītina ana i ngā kōrerorero mō ngā mea nui i te whakamatenga
A new campaign Kia kōrero | Let’s talk encourages people to plan for their future health care, with a focus on what matters to them. It features the personal stories of six New Zealanders at different stages of life and wellness.
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