Publications by authors named "Sophia R Yapalater"
J Gen Intern Med
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluates whether healthcare providers can effectively classify patients' goals of care from electronic health records, focusing on patients with high mortality risk.
- The analysis revealed that the most common initial goal was "life extension," but many patients shifted toward "comfort-focused" goals over time.
- Barriers to clear goal classification included mixed goals, uncertainty among patients and families, and insufficient documentation.
