Table 2.
Potential triggers for serious illness conversations
| Event-based trigger |
|---|
| Hospitalization(s) |
| Unintentional weight loss |
| Cognitive changes |
| Frequent falls |
| Development of a serious comorbidity |
| Change in functional status |
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