Abstract

In the midst of the problems of end-of-life care, changes in the view of life and death, and changes in social conditions, we have examined how medical professionals should support decision-making at the end of life. As the view of life and death diversifies with changes in the social structure, how can we receive the thoughts and wishes of patients and provide end-of-life care that can respond to decisions according to each view of life and death? The challenge is how to incorporate the view of life and death into the Advance Care Planning (ACP) process.