Project to Improve Communication About Serious Illness - Pilot Study

This two‐year pilot study will test whether a one‐page "Jumpstart Form" will affect goals‐of‐care discussions in the hospital. This form will be provided to clinicians and will include patient‐specific information about preferences for goals‐of‐care communication and for care, as well as tips to improve this communication. Jumpstart forms will also be provided to patients or, if they are unable to communicate, their surrogates/family members. The information on the form will be obtained from questionnaires. The form is tailored to help patients and surrogates talk with clinicians about goals of care. This study is based on a successful application of Jumpstart Form in the outpatient clinic setting.