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Goals of care document

Goals of care document

Guidance,
Last updated

This resource explains the purpose of a goals of care document, which outlines a person’s medical treatment goals and end of life care preferences. It describes how healthcare providers create and upload these documents to health records, supporting informed decision-making and access to care preferences.

Author
External resource
External Link
https://www.digitalhealth.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/my-health-record/whats-inside/advance-care-planning/goals-of-care-document
Key Theme
Delivering comprehensive care and services
Assessment and planning
Care coordination and transitions
Standard
3: The Care and Services
5: Clinical Care
Outcomes
3.2: Delivery of funded aged care services
5.4: Comprehensive care
Goals of care document

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