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Advance Care Planning in Malaysia
Zee Nee Lim1, Wan Jun Ng2, Chee Chan Lee3
1Hospis Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Summary
Advance care planning (ACP) in Malaysia shows institutional progress but lacks national strategy and public awareness. Further research and stakeholder collaboration are vital for future implementation.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Policy
- Public Health
- Medical Ethics
Background:
- Advance care planning (ACP) is nascent in Malaysia, with no established national framework.
- Current ACP development is primarily at the institutional level.
Purpose of the Study:
- To delineate the current status of advance care planning development nationwide in Malaysia.
- To identify progress and challenges in implementing ACP in the Malaysian context.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review of local and international advance care planning resources.
- Analysis of existing institutional-level implementations, educational programs, and research activities.
Main Results:
- Positive developments include institutional ACP implementation, educational initiatives, and research on patient attitudes.
- Significant challenges persist, including low public awareness, a lack of legislative support, and limited national-level drive.
- Understanding patient perceptions is crucial for effective ACP integration.
Conclusions:
- Malaysia needs to learn from national and international experiences before widespread ACP implementation.
- ACP is a public health concern requiring collaborative efforts from government, academia, and NGOs.
- Further research is essential to guide the future trajectory of ACP development in Malaysia.
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