January 2021 – Advance Care Planning (ACP) Decisions

The Goals-of-Care Conversation: A Best-Practice, Step-By-Step Approach

By Aretha Delight DavisPosted on January 15, 2021Posted in IMPLEMENTATIONTagged goals-of-care, goals-of-care conversation

Reading Time: 6 minutesEngaging patients in meaningful goals-of-care discussions is critical to providing patient-centered, individualized care. High quality care can only be achieved when a patient’s care is aligned with their goals, preferences, and values. A JAMA Internal Medicine review concluded that best practices for a goals-of-care conversation include: “sharing prognostic information, eliciting decision-making preferences, understanding fears and[…]

Goals-of-Care Conversations: Making the Most of Your Discussions

By Aretha Delight DavisPosted on January 4, 2021Posted in IMPLEMENTATIONTagged active listening, decision aids, goals-of-care, goals-of-care conversation, non-verbal cues, RESPECT Model

Reading Time: 4 minutesGoals-of-care conversations are the best way to discover a patient’s health care wishes and ensure goal-consistent care. When executed well, these discussions elevate the clinician-patient relationship, opening the door to trust, open communication, and shared decision making. In clinical practice, good communication techniques promote patient-centered care and are a cornerstone for conducting effective goals-of-care discussions.[…]

Month: January 2021

The Goals-of-Care Conversation: A Best-Practice, Step-By-Step Approach

Goals-of-Care Conversations: Making the Most of Your Discussions

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