Planning ahead: a program for healthy adults
This study tests a program called Die-logue that helps healthy adults think about and plan for their future healthcare wishes. It may help you feel more prepared for medical decisions later in life.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 60 years old.
- You can read and understand English.
- You have not already made any advance directives (legal documents about your healthcare wishes).
- You are willing to take part in the program and answer surveys.
- You do not have a life-limiting illness or a history of mental health or neurological disorders.
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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