Working together. Learn how we help empower patients, families, and healthcare providers making end of life decisions.
Meet the GOC Coalition and our partners
Let’s talk. Facing challenging medical decisions at the end of life is hard—we can help you start the conversation.
Start the conversation
Diagnosis is just the beginning. Access valuable tools to identify a patient’s wishes for end of life care.
Learn more about the 4Step iCare Plan
Do they know your wishes? Make sure your healthcare providers know the medical care you would like to receive.
View NJ POLST Videos
Centers of Excellence
We provide training at skilled nursing facilities to improve communications about advance care planning. Become a Center of Excellence
Research shows that doctors who are comfortable with end-of-life issues provide better care to dying patients than those who aren’t. Utilize GOCCNJs 4-Step iCare Plan to encourage open and direct communication with your patients as they decide and document their medical decisions. Align a treatment plan that reflects their individual preferences. #goalsofcarewww.goalsofcare.org/healthcare-professionals/
6 days ago
Let's add NJ Medical Schools to the list of institutions incorporating palliative and end-of-life care into the curriculum. Training medical students and residents so they are more comfortable discussing end-of-life goals will result in better care to patients at the final stages of life. #goalsofcarenews.aamc.org/medical-education/article/lets-talk-about-death/
1 week ago
80% of people indicate if they were seriously ill they would speak with their healthcare professional about their wishes for end-of-life care. Only 7% report having end-of-life care conversations with their doctor. Use GOCCNJ's 4Step iCare plan to encourage honest and open discussions about diagnosis & prognosis and to document goals of care. #goalsofcareVisit: www.goalsofcare.org/patients-family/4step-icare-plan/
2 weeks ago
Only 29% of physicians report having any formal training on how to talk with patients and their families about end-of-life care and nearly half, 46%, say they feel unsure of what to say during these conversations and worry about caregiver resistence. Use GOCCs 4-Step iCare Plan to engage your patients in a conversation about challenging medical decisions. Visit www.goalsofcare.org/healthcare-professionals.
3 weeks ago
Join Tracy Grafton, hospice/palliative care social worker, on January 2nd at JFK Medical Center for “Coffee and Conversation” about Advance Directives. Drop-in session is 3 - 6 pm. Materials offered in Hindi, Chinese, Spanish & English. Notary available for completed paperwork. #goalsofcare
3 weeks ago
GOCCNJ would like to wish all healthcare professionals, palliative and hospice care providers, families and caregivers a healthy and happy new year! #goalsofcare
3 weeks ago
Join Tracy Grafton, hospice/palliative care social worker, on January 2nd at JFK Medical Center for “Coffee and Conversation” about Advance Directives. Drop-in session is 3 - 6 pm. Materials offered in Hindi, Chinese, Spanish & English. Notary available for completed paperwork. #goalsofcare
3 weeks ago
4Step iCare Plan
An Individualized End of Life Care Plan
Our 4Step iCare Plan is a simple, 4-step approach that helps patients, families, and healthcare providers navigate through challenging medical decisions.
Learn more with our video series and helpful tools
The NJ POLST Form
A NJ POLST form will inform your healthcare providers about the types of medical treatment you’d like to receive.
Watch our video series about the NJ POLSTLearn more and download a NJ POLST form
Get Involved!
As an agent of change. Join the Goals of Care Coalition of New Jersey to help improve end of life care for patients and families. As a supporter of our efforts. We depend on the generosity of our donors to provide critical information to patients and families—this information is provided at no cost when it’s needed most.
Thank you!
Part of our efforts has been made possible thanks to the generous support of the Baldwin-Sieck Family Fund.
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