Communication and Decision Making in Advanced Heart Disease

Part 1: Introduction

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Outcomes of Goals of Care communication


If you were a patient having a Goals of Care discussion rank the following outcomes in order of importance for you from 1 the highest to 5 the lowest.

Shared decision making

Fair prognostication

Relationship building

Decision making by patient/family

Planning care for the future




This activity illustrates that each individual may value these outcomes differently. Health care providers may not agree with patient priorities. There is no single correct answer.