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Go Wish: a tool for end-of-life care conversations.

Elizabeth S Menkin¹

¹Coda Alliance, San Jose, California 95125, USA. ESMenkin@gmail.com

Journal of Palliative Medicine

|May 3, 2007

Summary

The Go Wish card game aids advance care planning by facilitating end-of-life discussions. This accessible tool helps diverse groups articulate needs and concerns, improving communication and care.

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Palliative Care
Health Communication

Background:

Advance care planning is crucial for respecting patient autonomy and preferences.
Existing tools may not be accessible to diverse populations, including those with limited English proficiency or cognitive impairment.
The Coda Alliance developed the Go Wish card game to address these limitations.

Observation:

The Go Wish card game was initially designed for assisted-living residents, families, and nursing assistants.
The game simplifies complex end-of-life care conversations through focused prompts and vocabulary.
Minimal training is required for staff or caregivers to facilitate its use.

Findings:

The Go Wish cards effectively focus conversations on end-of-life care preferences.

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The tool provides essential vocabulary, empowering patients to express their needs and concerns.

The game has proven useful across diverse patient populations and care settings.

Implications:

The Go Wish card game offers an inexpensive and widely applicable method for advance care planning.
It enhances communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
This tool can improve the quality of end-of-life care by ensuring patient wishes are known and respected.