What are the best practices for addressing LGBT-specific issues in advance care planning documents?
Advance care planning (ACP) is the process of expressing your preferences and values for your future health care, in case you become unable to communicate them. ACP can include documents such as living wills, health care proxies, and medical orders for life-sustaining treatment. However, for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, ACP can pose some unique challenges and opportunities. Here are some best practices for addressing LGBT-specific issues in ACP documents.