Palliative Care Scripting Points Starting the Palliative Care Conversation are you hoping for?” “What are you afraid of?” “What is most important to you in your life?” “What you thought about what it might be like if we can’t help you live the way you “Have want to live?” you thought dying? Have you talked to anyone about it?” “Have Words That Work want you to live as well as you can, for as long as you can.” “We sick and it’s serious, but we’ll be with you no matter what happens.” “You’re can I do for you now.” “What will do all we can to get you the best care possible.” “We from Phil Rodgers, MD (October 1, 2013). Palliative Care in MiPCT: Extending the Continuum of Care. [Recording: MiPCT Annual Summit]. Retrieved from
Palliative Care Scripting Points Starting the Palliative Care Conversation “What are you hoping for?” “What are you afraid of?” “What is most important to you in your life?” “Have you thought about what it might be like if we can’t help you live the way you want to live?” “Have you thought dying? Have you talked to anyone about it?” Words That Work “We want you to live as well as you can, for as long as you can.” “You’re sick and it’s serious, but we’ll be with you no matter what happens.” “What can I do for you now.” “We will do all we can to get you the best care possible.” from Phil Rodgers, MD (October 1, 2013). Palliative Care in MiPCT: Extending the Continuum of Care. [Recording: MiPCT Annual Summit]. Retrieved from
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