How Well Does the Surprise Question Predict 1-year Mortality for Patients Admitted with COPD?

Background: Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often receive burdensome care at end-of-life (EOL) and infrequently complete advance care planning (ACP). The surprise question (SQ) is a prognostic tool that may facilitate ACP.

Objective: To assess how well the SQ predicts mortality and prompts ACP for COPD patients.