Goals-of-Care Conversations: Making the Most of Your Discussions
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Goals-of-Care Conversations: Making the Most of Your Discussions
Published January 4, 2021
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.[…]