Electronic Documentation of Goals of Care Designation Discussions Among Alberta-based Geriatric Patients

Our study revealed that less than half of patients had any GCD documentation in the provincial EMR. As accurate Goals of Care documentation is vital to patient care and autonomy, every opportunity should be taken by health-care professionals to complete this essential documentation.

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Canadian Geriatrics Journal
Published
2025-09-03
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https://doi.org/10.5770/cgj.28.841
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Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
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Electronic Documentation of Goals of Care Designation Discussions Among Alberta-based Geriatric Patients

Peter George Jaminal Tian, Lesley Charles, Suzanne Aronyk, Kath Higgins
Canadian Geriatrics Journal
Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
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Electronic Documentation of Goals of Care Designation Discussions Among Alberta-based Geriatric Patients

Peter George Jaminal Tian, Lesley Charles, Suzanne Aronyk, Kath Higgins
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Abstract

Our study revealed that less than half of patients had any GCD documentation in the provincial EMR. As accurate Goals of Care documentation is vital to patient care and autonomy, every opportunity should be taken by health-care professionals to complete this essential documentation.

Canadian Geriatrics JournalVol. 28(3)
University of Alberta (CA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 68%
Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
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