Timely Conversations

Goals of care conversations require sensitivity, listening, and compassion.

Let us help.

Research has shown that two-thirds of the public is unwilling to engage in advance care planning conversations because of a mistrust in the healthcare system.

At Samaritan, our expert and compassionate staff is skilled and ready to help you facilitate these vital conversations with your residents and their families.

Let us assist you in helping your residents feel heard by reassuring them they have the right to choose the care they want now. Effective person-centered conversations reinforce each patient’s understanding of their health status and empower their wishes.

Timely Conversations allow for:

• Providing patients with accurate and understandable information about their condition to help them participate in their healthcare decisions
• Active listening to better understand the patient’s values, priorities, and desired outcomes
• Shared decision making between care teams, patients, and their families
• Giving patients a true voice in their healthcare decisions and in determining their best course of action
• Samaritan’s social work and spiritual care support team to provide support, address fears and concerns, and offer guidance on coping strategies and available resources
• Optimal symptom management by discussing symptoms openly and promptly to develop a care plan, alleviate discomfort, and improve patient quality of life