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Resources on Palliative and End-of-Life Care for Patients and Families

The decisions that patients and families make regarding palliative and end-of-life care are critical to ensuring that medical treatment and individual quality-of-life wishes are properly carried out. As difficult as it may be, having conversations and documenting decisions will ensure that wishes are honored and care is delivered in an appropriate manner.

The links below provide resources to help educate patients and families on palliative and hospice care.

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For Families:
Health Systems:

For Individuals:

Mayors Wellness Campaign’s Conversation of Your Life
End of Life Planning: The Difficult Conversation Most New Jerseyans Never Have
POLST Resources, Webinars and FAQs
NJ Goals of Care POLST Video Series
Communication with Your Family and Your Doctor about Your Wishes - American College of Emergency Physicians
Caring Connections - National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization

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For Families:

End of Life Care in NJ Hospitals: A Blueprint for Action
End of Life: Caring for Your Dying Loved One - Mayo Clinic
End-of-Life Care for Children With Terminal Illness - Nemours Foundation
If You or Someone You Love is Very Ill...Ask Tough Questions - National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Terminal Illness: Interacting with a Terminally Ill Loved One - Mayo Clinic
Making Medical Decisions for a Loved One at the End of Life - American College of Physicians

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Health Systems:

The provision of the above links is for informational purposes only, and does not constitute the Department's endorsement of the organization or the content, materials or documents posted on its website, for which each organization is solely responsible.

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