Session Summary: Do Not Resuscitate is a common advanced directive that specifies a care plan at the time of cardiac arrest. Many patients with serious illness benefit from determining other care priorities earlier in the course of illness. In this session healthcare providers will expand their palliative medicine toolkit by creating awareness of the other advanced directives and learn strategies to employ them with confidence.
Learning Objectives:
At the completion of this session, learners will be able to:
Discuss the spectrum of advanced directives and their associated risks and benefits with confidence
Articulate goals of care prior to discussing specific treatment options
Construct thoughtful end-of-life care plans that balance the values, experiences, and goals of the individual with overall prognosis expectations
