Patient Autonomy

This article explains how early documentation of health preferences, values, and essential information helps patients make informed decisions, reduces uncertainty for families, and supports better-aligned care — without changing how clinicians deliver care.

This resource explores how GPs can be supported with tools that help patients document care preferences, organise essential information, and approach advance care planning conversations with greater clarity — without adding time or complexity to consultations.

This resource shows how person-centred care improves when teams can see Story & Legacy context alongside organised Essentials and QR-accessible Health & Care wishes. Evaheld helps providers and families share the right information at the right time, without replacing clinical systems or altering workflows.

This article explains how accessible Advance Care Plans improve outcomes when care decisions are made: Health & Care wishes stay QR-accessible, Essentials are organised, and Story & Legacy adds person-centred context. Evaheld supports clinicians, patients and families without replacing systems or changing workflows.

This guide helps you clearly record your health preferences, values, and important personal information, ensuring your wishes are understood and respected if you cannot speak for yourself.

Preparedness across life transitions is becoming essential in health care. As expectations around autonomy, continuity and trust grow, patient context must be accessible without burdening clinicians, supporting clearer decisions and shared understanding across care settings.

Confused about advance care directives? We explain it simply for Australia. Learn what it is, why you need one, and how to create this legally recognised document.