Journal article
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people's attitudes to end-of-life decision-making and advance care planning
Australasian Journal on Ageing, Vol.34(suppl. 2), pp.39-43
2015
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Abstract
<p><strong>Aim</strong>: To examine lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people's attitudes to advance care planning (ACP) options and alternative decision-making at the end of life.<br /><strong>Method</strong>: Three hundred and five LGBT people completed an online or paper-based questionnaire, comprising fixed-choice questions and open-ended questions. <br /><strong>Results</strong>: Most respondents, particularly those identifying as female or transgender, preferred a partner to be their alternative decision-maker at the end of life should the need arise. Fifty-two per cent of respondents had spoken to this person about their wishes. Regarding legal options enabling end-of-life decision-making, 29% had an enduring power of attorney, 18% an enduring guardian and 12% an advance care directive. <br /><strong>Conclusion</strong>: Despite the significance of ACP for promoting the rights of LGBT people at the end of life, the take-up of these options was nearly as low as for the general population. The potential for targeted strategies to increase the take-up of ACP is identified.</p>
Details
- Title
- Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people's attitudes to end-of-life decision-making and advance care planning
- Creators
- Mark Hughes - Southern Cross UniversityColleen M Cartwright - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- Australasian Journal on Ageing, Vol.34(suppl. 2), pp.39-43
- Identifiers
- 2499; 991012822017502368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health; Social Work; School of Arts and Social Sciences; School of Health and Human Sciences; Office of the Vice Chancellor; Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research
- Resource Type
- Journal article