Background: Many patients and their surrogates have a poor understanding of the process of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), its limitations, and its complications. Lack of knowledge about CPR may lead patients to choose a code status that does not align with their goals and values. Studies have shown that showing patients an educational video about code [...]

Background: CSD’s are an integral component of the inpatient admission process. However, despite their importance, CSD’s are not performed during all admissions. Residents physicians, who are at the forefront of the admission process, are rarely given formal education in the proper way to conduct a CSD, a topic seldom taught in medical schools or residency [...]

Background: Hospitalists have an increasing role in caring for patients with advanced illness. Due to time constraints, lack of experience and the sensitivity of the topic, it is challenging for Hospitalists to engage in adequate conversations regarding advanced care planning. Moreover, when these conversations do occur, documentation of Advanced Directives and Code Status is frequently [...]