TY  - JOUR
AU  - Martin, Tammy S.
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/02/19
TI  - Good or Great: Which One Are You?
JO  - OBM Geriatrics
SP  - 269
VL  - 08
IS  - 01
AB  - Clinicians caring for patients, especially those with chronic diseases or older adults, need to recognize the value of being able to transition away from aggressive care when appropriate and focus on a more palliative approach. Research has shown that patients want to have goals of care discussions and maintain autonomy at the end of life. These goals of care discussions can be challenging, and clinicians must prioritize and develop this skill in order to provide their patients with what they may need most. Being able to treat patients aggressively and prolong life is undoubtedly vital; however, so is the ability to recognize suffering and provide a patient and their family with the opportunity to find peace at the end of life. This skill ensures a more whole person focus and sets the great clinician apart from the good. 
SN  - 2638-1311
UR  - https://doi.org/10.21926/obm.geriatr.2401269
DO  - 10.21926/obm.geriatr.2401269
ID  - Martin2024
ER  -