Goals of Care Discussion

This course provides educational information and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or clinical judgment.

What You Will Learn

• 1 Learn the definition and purpose of goals of care discussions in healthcare settings.
• 2 Understand the legal and ethical foundations that govern advance care planning and shared decision making.
• 3 Develop communication strategies that support clinicians in initiating and conducting goals of care conversations.
• 4 Apply patient-centered engagement techniques to involve patients and families in care planning.
• 5 Implement advance care planning documentation and coordination processes within healthcare systems.
• 6 Analyze shared decision making models and their application in complex clinical scenarios.
• 7 Explore interdisciplinary team roles and collaboration methods for effective goals of care delivery.
• 8 Integrate cultural and spiritual considerations into goals of care discussions for diverse populations.
• 9 Measure and improve the quality of goals of care programs using standardized metrics and feedback.
• 10 Design and launch a comprehensive goals of care program tailored to organizational needs and regulations.