Early serious illness communication in hospitalized patients – a study of the implementation of the Speaking About Goals and Expectations (SAGE) program
Early conversations about patients’ goals and values in advancing serious illness (serious illness conversations) can drive better healthcare. However, these conversations frequently happen during acute illness, […]
February 1, 2021
LGBT care for older adults and serious illness (podcast)
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults have lived through a lifetime of discrimination, social stigma, prejudice, and marginalization. Is the care that we are giving […]
February 1, 2021
Survey finds ‘younger’ older adults feeling unique stresses of pandemic (Diversity Access Team study)
Those who survive critical illness only to become chronically critically ill (CCI) experience a high symptom burden, repeat episodes of illness exacerbation, communication barriers, and poor […]