GOCCNJ – FAQs

Get answers to “frequently asked questions” about of end-of-life care in NJ today and planning for the final stages of life from the Goals of Care Coalition of NJ.

Challenges Physicians and Patients Face

In this video Dr. Atul Gawande, Boston surgeon and author, explores the challenges physicians and patients face when it comes to death and dying. How we can live out the final chapter of our lives with clear direction and purpose?

NJHA – Palliative Care Tool Kit

This document provides helpful information about the different types of care a person may encounter at the end of life. Topics include: palliative care, hospice care, comfort care, advance directives, and more.

Cake

Cake is a free online tool that makes advance care planning and end-of-life planning easier. Answer simple questions to discover your preferences for healthcare, legal, funeral, and legacy decisions. Cake will input your answers into key documents for you, which are...

HCP Conversation Assistant

Healthcare professionals can use this individualized end-of-life care plan to help patients express their wishes so they can recommend treatments given a patient’s prognosis.

NJ POLST Form (Spanish)

Here you’ll find a Spanish translation of the NJ POLST form that you can download. You can use this valuable tool with your healthcare providers to make it clear about the types of medical treatment you would and would not like to receive.

NJ POLST Form (English)

Here you’ll find a NJ POLST form that you can download. You can use this valuable tool with your healthcare providers to specify the types of medical treatment you would and would not like to receive.

NJHA – POLST Information

The POLST form is a healthcare planning tool that helps individuals work closely with their medical team to describe their medical preferences and goals when facing a serious illness.

Learn About NJ POLST Form (video)

A helpful video series about the NJ POLST form. You’ll learn why this form is important, learn how to complete it, see how it’s different from an advance directive, and more.

Five Wishes

Five Wishes brings a comprehensive approach to a living will by specifically identifying a person’s wishes for medical treatment and comfort care.

Who will speak for you? (video)

Choosing a healthcare proxy (who can make healthcare decisions on your behalf if you can not) is an important issue. This useful video can help you with this decision.

State of NJ – Healthcare Directive Form

A healthcare proxy is a document that names a person you trust to make medical decisions for you If you are no longer able to do so. Here you can find key information about how to choose a healthcare proxy.

State of NJ – Healthcare Representative Form

A proxy directive is a document that identifies a person to make healthcare decisions for you if you become unable to make them. Here you can find the legal forms to fill out and have notarized.