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If you or someone you love may benefit from Hospice care, you can find out more using the information below. For support or advice at any time of the day or night, please visit our Help Hub.

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We provide Hospice care & support to patients and their loved ones living in Kent and East Sussex. Learn more about how we can help you.

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We need to raise over £8 million every year to provide outstanding Hospice care to the local community. To get involved with our fundraising activities, design your own, or make a donation, use the information on this page.

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Decision to Refuse Treatment

Advance Decision to refuse treatment – there may be certain medical treatments that you don’t want to receive, and you can write these down as an advance decision in the event that you have lost capacity (the ability to make decisions for yourself) and are not able to communicate your wishes. This is a legally binding document and will only be used if you lose the capacity to make or communicate decisions. Your GP and medical team need to know about these decisions so they can include it in your medical notes, they can also help you by explaining possible treatments and what it might mean if you choose not to have them.

If you have both an Advance Decision and LPA for Health and Welfare in place, the one which was made the most recently takes priority.

 

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Refusing treatment

Refusing medical treatment is a personal decision that should be made after careful consideration of the risks and benefits. If you have decided that you do not want to undergo a particular treatment or procedure, there are several steps you can take to communicate your decision to your healthcare provider:

  1. Talk to your healthcare provider: Schedule a meeting with your doctor or healthcare provider to discuss your decision. Be honest and clear about your reasons for refusing treatment. Ask any questions you may have about the risks and benefits of the treatment, as well as any alternative options.
  2. Consider a second opinion: If you are unsure about your decision or feel that you need more information, consider seeking a second opinion from another healthcare provider.
  3. Complete the necessary paperwork: If you decide to refuse treatment, your healthcare provider will likely ask you to sign a form indicating your decision. Be sure to read the form carefully and ask any questions you may have before signing.
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