A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) grants your donee legal rights to make decisions for you. But it does not tell your donee what to do for your personal welfare in the event they need to act on your behalf. An Advance Care Plan (ACP) helps you to communicate to your loved one, who may also be your donee, about what to do about your personal welfare. Examples of personal welfare matters include: where you should live, who you should live with, daily lifestyle, and healthcare decisions. In order to reduce conflicting decisions among family members, we encourage you to nominate the same person as the donee and nominated healthcare spokesperson for both your LPA and ACP.
An Advance Medical Directive (AMD) only covers your preferences for life-sustaining treatment should you lose your mental capacity. However, there are many other aspects that are important for your loved ones and healthcare team to know too. Examples of important healthcare decisions include: pain management options, where you would like to be cared for, and where you would like to spend your last days.
https://www.aic.sg/care-services/faqs-on-acp
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