Importance High-quality conversations between clinicians and seriously ill patients about
values and goals are associated with improved outcomes but occur infrequently. Objective …

Importance Earlier clinician-patient conversations about patients' values, goals, and
preferences in serious illness (ie, serious illness conversations) are associated with better …

Background: Conversations with seriously ill patients about their values and goals have
been associated with reduced distress, a better quality of life, and goal-concordant care near …

Objective Communication about patients' values, goals, and prognosis in serious illness
(serious illness communication) is a cornerstone of person-centered care yet difficult to …

Background: High-quality care for seriously ill patients aligns treatment with their goals and
values. Failure to achieve “goal-concordant” care is a medical error that can harm patients …

Importance Clinician communication about goals of care is associated with improved patient
outcomes and reduced intensity of end-of-life care, but it is unclear whether interventions …

Importance Observational studies demonstrate links between patient-centered
communication, quality of life (QOL), and aggressive treatments in advanced cancer, yet few …

Background/objective Oncology guidelines recommend earlier communication with patients
about prognosis and goals‐of‐care in serious illness. However, current evidence leaves …

Background Communication about prognosis and treatment choices is essential for
informed decision making in advanced cancer. This article describes an investigation …

An understanding of patients' care goals in the context of a serious illness is an essential
element of high-quality care, allowing clinicians to align the care provided with what is most …