Atención centrada en el paciente: una propuesta de implementación del Plan Anticipado de Atención en Salud (PAS) en trastornos neurocognitivos desde la medicina de familia

In recent years, the increasing older adult population and the high prevalence of neurocognitive disorders hace led to a significant demographic shift, resulting in greater functional dependence and challenges in end – of – life decision – making. In response to this reality, the importance of Advance Care Planning (ACP) is emphasized as a key strategy to ensure that medical management aligns with patient preferences.

This study aims to analyze ACP from a family medicine perspective, identifying its benefits, barriers and implementation strategies in patients with neurocognitive disorders though an application protocol based on person – centered care and a holistic approach. Through a narrative review, 27 articles on ACP in primary care were selected. The main stakeholders identified include the patient, the surrogate decision maker, and the family physician. Furthermore, the study proposes the development of a protocol to facilitate the integration of ACP into routine medical consultations, ensuring its incorporation into clinical practice.