No. If a patient is considered an adult by the practice (typically 18 or older), the practice should have an advance care planning discussion with the patient, and the results of that discussion should be documented in the patient medical record.
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No. If a patient is considered an adult by the practice (typically 18 or older), the practice should have an advance care planning discussion with the patient, and the results of that discussion should be documented in the patient medical record.