End-of-Life Decisions

End-of-Life Decisions refer to choices made about medical care and treatment when a person's life is approaching its end. These decisions can involve the use of life-support systems, palliative care options, and whether or not to pursue aggressive treatments for terminal illnesses. Patients, families, and healthcare providers discuss preferences based on the individual's wishes, values, and quality of life considerations. Advanced Care Planning can help ensure that these choices are respected, often including documents like advance directives or living wills that outline a person's healthcare preferences in case they become unable to communicate them later.