Communication and Decision Making in Advanced Heart Disease

Part 1: Introduction

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Conclusions



  • Goals of care conversations in chronic HF care offer many benefits to the patient, clinician, and health care system
  • A conversation is not a 1 time event
  • Skill sets can be learned
  • Changes in reimbursement now reward having Goals of Care conversations
  • Goal directed communication offers you an opportunity to strengthen your relationship with your HF patient