Updates in Advance Care Planning in South Dakota.

Abstract

Advance care planning (ACP) is important to be outlined for patients, their family and healthcare team. Defining the difference between advance care planning vs goals of care planning and the appropriate documentation in records is essential and can at times be confusing. South Dakota has several advance care planning documents including SD Medical Order for Scope of Treatment and SD Comfort One that can be utilized along with their medical living will to help define patient's wishes. In this article, we will describe the resources for South Dakota ACP, documentation challenges, and provide examples of forms.