Orthopedic Surgery Meets Serious Illness Care: Palliative Care and Advance Care Planning for the Orthopedic Surgeon.

JBJS Rev · Dec 01 2024 · Review

Mand D, Mand D, Kilpatrick L, Probe RA

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Medical Center, Temple, Texas

General Orthopaedics

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONAdvance care planning and palliative care, including the 'surprise question' and preoperative code status checks, can improve care for orthopedic surgery patients.
Abstract, as published

» Advance care planning and palliative care can improve care for orthopedic patients.» The "surprise question" is a useful prognostication tool and trigger for palliative care referral.» Engage in routine advance care planning conversations.» Confirm code status before surgery.» Any surgeon can determine capacity and need for a surrogate decision maker.

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