An in depth look at the decisions made and discussions had at the end of life.
End of Life Care: Intersession
This intensive week-long course in the 2nd year will give students a fundamental knowledge of the dying process. It is an introduction to the clinical challenges and ethical dilemmas common in end of life decision making.
This training program consists of flexible, interactive modules to help practitioners improve their skills in delivering serious news and discussing goals of care and life-sustaining treatment decisions with seriously ill patients. It is intended for practitioners who care for patients with serious illness in outpatient, inpatient, long-term care, and home care settings.
The Goals of Care Coalition of NJ (GOCCNJ) is a partnership of leading healthcare providers, government agencies, and community organizations. Our mission is to help patients get the care they need and no less and the care they want and no more. We provide valuable tools and information to help facilitate conversations about medical decisions at the end of life.