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Initiating advance care planning and DNACPR conversations in the emergency department: A narrative review and reflective case analysis to inform nursing practice

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Yuhan Zhang *
DOI:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2026.104064delete
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• Advance Care Planning (ACP) is underutilised in emergency departments despite its importance for older adults nearing the end of life. • Nurses play a pivotal role in initiating ACP and DNACPR conversations through empathetic, patient-centred communication. • Reflective, case-based learning bridges theory and practice, supporting confidence and ethical competence in ACP. • Integrating ACP education into nursing curricula can enhance the quality of care and reduce decisional conflict. • The Emergency Department provides a critical setting for timely, values-based discussions about future care.
Keywords:
Advance care planning
Dnacpr
Emergency department
Nursing
End-of-life communication
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