Group-Based Advance Care Planning for Parkinson’s Spectrum Disorders: A Retrospective Evaluation of an Integrated Outpatient Model

Joelle Soriano, Shannon Poyntz, Greta Mah, Hamidreza Goodarzynejad, Daphna Grossman, Department of Family and Community Medicine, North York General Hospital, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, Specialized Geriatric Services, North York General Hospital, Department of Research, North York General Hospital, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Division of Palliative Care, University of Toronto

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®

Published online on March 28, 2026

Abstract

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BackgroundParkinson’s Spectrum Disorders are progressive conditions associated with motor, cognitive, and communication decline, making early advance care planning (ACP) essential. However, ACP discussions are often delayed, limiting patient involvement ...