Application of Kern’s 6-Step Approach in the Development of a Novel Anesthesiology Curriculum for Perioperative Code Status and Goals of Care Discussions

Abstract

Using Kern's framework, we developed a curriculum focusing on code status discussions, goals of care discussions, and shared decision-making in the perioperative setting which provides trainees with the opportunity to practice communication skills and receive feedback from a standardized patient through participation in an objective structured clinical examination.