Enhancing Communication Skills: Goals of Care Discussions
Facilitated by VitalTalk trained faculty, this session will introduce a useful roadmap for conducting a goals of care conversation. Through intentional goal setting, an interactive small group setting, and a family meeting simulation, participants will practice conducting a goals of care conversation using the roadmap.
Facilitators: Nathan Houchens, MD, Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine; Michael Mendez, MD, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine; John Osterholzer, MD, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine; and Laura Taylor, MD, Clinical Lecturer, Geriatric and Palliative Medicine
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