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What happens if we lose our capacity to make decisions due to accident or illness? Advance care planning (ACP) means addressing such questions beforehand in order to preserve self-determination and autonomy even when you are no longer able to make decisions for yourself. In the main article of the SAMS Bulletin, Prof. Miodrag Filipovic explains why ACP goes beyond the traditional advance directive.

Medical emergencies require swift action. At the same time the patient’s wishes must be taken into account, for example the wish not to be resuscitated or transferred to a hospital. To provide clarity in such situations, a national expert group has developed the concept «Advance care planning (ACP) for emergency situations». The concept is under public consultation until the end of February 2026.