Clinicians' practices and attitudes regarding advance care planning in mainland China: A multicenter cross-sectional survey.

ACP is still in its infancy in mainland China. Clinicians had inadequate understanding and minimal exposure to ACP. Most clinicians recognized the value and significance of ACP and had a positive attitude toward ACP. Clinicians need to be provided with education and training to promote their ACP practices. Culturally appropriate ACP processes and documents need to be developed based on Chinese culture and Chinese needs.