■ Physician-patient:
Communicating effectively with patients to optimize their care
Goals of care: 4 approaches to discuss serious illness with your patients
Meaningful, compassionate conversations aligned with patient goals
5 minutes
Published: July 2020
Activity summary
This quick learning introduces physicians to practical approaches for discussing goals of care with patients facing serious illness.
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CanMEDS: Communicator
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