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

Davinder Mand; Donya Mand; Laurel Kilpatrick; Robert A Probe

doi:10.2106/JBJS.RVW.24.00132

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

JBJS Rev. 2024 Dec 3;12(12). doi: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.24.00132. eCollection 2024 Dec 1.

Authors

Davinder Mand¹, Donya Mand¹, Laurel Kilpatrick², Robert A Probe¹

Affiliations

¹ Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Medical Center, Temple, Texas.
² Division of Supportive Palliative Care, Baylor Scott and White Medical Center, Temple, Texas.

PMID: 39626029
DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.24.00132

Abstract

» 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.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Advance Care Planning*
Humans
Orthopedic Procedures
Orthopedic Surgeons
Palliative Care*