Emergency Medicine Attending AdventHealth Tampa Tampa, Florida
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Discerning a patient's goals of care in the ED's chaotic environment can be a daunting task, especially if they are critically ill, and even more so if they are not able to partake in the conversation. This framework summarizes the steps to ask the right questions, present choices more effectively, and support patients and their loved ones during these difficult times, all in 5 minutes or less.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the role of emergency physicians in addressing goals of care conversations in the ED
List the 7 steps for a focused goals of care conversation in the ED
Describe the role of emergency physicians in addressing goals of care conversations in the ED