Starting advance care planning for Alaska Native adults
This study helps Alaska Native and American Indian adults plan their future healthcare wishes. If you are 40+ with a serious illness (like COPD) or 65+, and you don't have advance directives yet, this trial offers a short session to get started.
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Who can take part
- You are 40 or older with a serious illness, or you are 65 or older.
- You are Alaska Native and/or American Indian.
- You have a primary care provider you see regularly.
- You have had 2 or more visits with your primary care doctor in the past year.
- You do not have advance directives already in your medical record.
- You are able to take part in a 30-minute study visit by phone, video, or in person.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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