Advanced Care Planning in St. George, Utah
Think about what matters to you in future healthcare decisions. A conversation can begin with your priorities and questions, rather than a completed document.
Start with your values and preferences
Advance care planning is a process of thinking about and discussing preferences for future healthcare, including situations in which you may not be able to speak for yourself. Your priorities and the questions you want to ask are a useful starting point.
At Peak Medical Clinic in St. George, you can ask about discussing future care preferences with your provider. Begin with the values, questions, and people you want considered as you think about your healthcare.
What planning conversations may include
Depending on your priorities and existing documents, a conversation may include:
- Values and care goals
- Choosing a healthcare decision-maker
- Advance directive education
- Review of existing care documents
- Medical treatment questions
- Family participation you approve
Questions about future decisions
- What matters most to me when considering future healthcare?
- Which questions would help me understand possible care decisions?
- Who would I like to include in conversations about my preferences?
- How can I discuss relevant documents I already have with my provider?
Bring your questions—and documents if available
It may help to write down personal priorities or situations you want to discuss. You can begin by asking questions even if your preferences are still taking shape.
If you have relevant care-preference documents, ask whether bringing them would help. Tell the office if you would like a chosen support person involved and discuss arrangements.
A healthcare conversation is not legal advice; ask a qualified legal professional about document validity or legal requirements.
Planning does not choose a treatment for you
Advance care planning is not the same as hospice enrollment or a decision to limit treatment. It concerns communicating preferences and understanding questions about future care.
Your preferences may develop as you learn more or your circumstances change. Discuss the questions you have now and how you would like your priorities communicated to the people involved in your care.
Related Care at Peak Medical
- Care Coordination & Transitional Care
Explore the full range of coordination conversations at Peak Medical.
- Hospice Coordination
A separate topic: communication about hospice-related care or recommendations.
- Senior Care
Primary care conversations as needs and circumstances change.
Make time for your care preferences
Call to ask about discussing your priorities, future healthcare questions, and available visit arrangements.
Clinic
630 South 400 East #101St. George, UT 84790
Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is advance care planning?
It is a process of thinking about and discussing preferences for future healthcare, including situations in which you may not be able to communicate your wishes yourself.
What can I discuss if I have not decided on my preferences?
Start with what matters to you, situations you are unsure about, or questions you would like explained. Your preferences can still be taking shape when you begin the conversation.
Do I need completed documents to ask for a conversation?
You can call to ask about discussing your questions and priorities. If you already have relevant documents, ask whether bringing them would be useful and what is needed for your visit.
Can I involve someone I trust?
Tell the office whom you would like involved and ask about arrangements. A chosen support person may be part of the preferences you want to discuss.
Who should I ask about legal requirements for care-preference documents?
Ask a qualified legal professional about requirements and document validity. Your healthcare provider can discuss the care preferences you want to communicate.
Does planning mean I must enroll in hospice or limit treatment?
No. Advance care planning concerns your preferences and future healthcare decisions. It does not itself require hospice enrollment or a particular decision about treatment.