National Courses and Events

Respecting Choices® (RC) First Steps® (FS) Advance Care Planning (ACP) is the foundation for weaving ACP discussions into person-centered care and preventive healthcare for all adults, such as part of wellness visits. When integrated in the outpatient or community setting, and early in the course of healthcare, FS ACP discussions help to normalize the concept […]

Respecting Choices® (RC) Advanced Steps (AS) Advance Care Planning (ACP) is initiated as a component of quality end-of-life care for frail elders and those whose death in the next 12 months would not be unexpected. The AS planning conversation is focused on goals of care to make timely, proactive, and specific end-of-life decisions. Ideally, these […]

The Shared Decision Making in Serious Illness (SDMSI) Curriculum is intended for physicians and advanced practitioners caring for patients with serious illness and their families. Through discussion, video examples, and role-play application using a semi-structured conversation guide. SDMSI Program Flyer

The Shared Decision Making in Serious Illness (SDMSI) Curriculum is intended for physicians and advanced practitioners caring for patients with serious illness and their families. Through discussion, video examples, and role-play application using a semi-structured conversation guide. SDMSI Program Flyer

Next Steps ACP is offered to individuals with serious illness who have potential for complications. The goals of this stage of planning are to assess the patient’s understanding of the disease progression (and related treatment options) and to identify goals of care. While it is assumed that full care and treatment will continue, the Next […]

Respecting Choices® (RC) First Steps® (FS) Advance Care Planning (ACP) is the foundation for weaving ACP discussions into person-centered care and preventive healthcare for all adults, such as part of wellness visits. When integrated in the outpatient or community setting, and early in the course of healthcare, FS ACP discussions help to normalize the concept […]

Respecting Choices® (RC) Advanced Steps (AS) Advance Care Planning (ACP) is initiated as a component of quality end-of-life care for frail elders and those whose death in the next 12 months would not be unexpected. The AS planning conversation is focused on goals of care to make timely, proactive, and specific end-of-life decisions. Ideally, these […]

The Shared Decision Making in Serious Illness (SDMSI) Curriculum is intended for physicians and advanced practitioners caring for patients with serious illness and their families. Through discussion, video examples, and role-play application using a semi-structured conversation guide. SDMSI Program Flyer

Next Steps ACP is offered to individuals with serious illness who have potential for complications. The goals of this stage of planning are to assess the patient’s understanding of the disease progression (and related treatment options) and to identify goals of care. While it is assumed that full care and treatment will continue, the Next […]

Respecting Choices® (RC) First Steps® (FS) Advance Care Planning (ACP) is the foundation for weaving ACP discussions into person-centered care and preventive healthcare for all adults, such as part of wellness visits. When integrated in the outpatient or community setting, and early in the course of healthcare, FS ACP discussions help to normalize the concept […]