Research Abstract
My current research is focused on developing and testing simple interventions to improve communication about end-of-life care for patients with serious and life-threatening illness. In a collaboration with Ariadne Labs, a laboratory for health systems innovation, we are conducting a randomized controlled trial of a novel, multi-component intervention, the Serious Illness Communication Program, designed to enhance quality of life, peacefulness, and goal-consistent care in patients with cancer, heart disease, and other illnesses. We have demonstrated that the intervention is feasible and acceptable to patients and physicians and are beginning to examine our key outcomes.