Decision support in the emergency room for care goals
This trial tests a shared decision-making tool that helps older adults choose goals of care while they are in the emergency department. It may help you clearly communicate what matters to you—like treatments you would or would not want—so care matches your wishes.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years or older and come to the Mayo Clinic Rochester or Saint Marys emergency department
- The team thinks you are at high risk for serious illness (or they decide it based on your situation)
- You are able to understand and make your own decisions (informed consent)
- You are medically stable at the time you are asked to join
- You can talk and participate in the process without slowing down your emergency care
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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