O-84 Triggers, tools and ‘tips for talking’ about ACP in paediatrics

Abstract

There are many barriers to advance care planning in paediatrics. High expectations for cure, difficulties prognosticating and a lack of training in how to approach thèse conversations mean that care planning often occurs late or not at all. Further, many of the advance care planning documents developed to date focus on interventions rather than goals of care. This can drive ‘tick box’ discussions which both paediatricians and parents find confronting. To create a suite of resources to assist paediatricians and families to engage in discussions regarding goals of care as a means of facilitating advance care planning. Literature review, consultation with paediatricians and families, and an aud..