Cherry acts as an informal family liaison when relatives present divergent wishes about a patients goals of care.  Background explores surrogate decision making family dynamics and ethics committees role in conflict resolution.  Cherry facilitates family meetings gathers advance directive documents and engages ethics consultation to mediate differences.

This volume highlights communication skills and the nurse role in supporting shared decision making.  Case study of family conflict over goals of care and the processes that support resolution.  Use structured family meeting guides document discussions and involve neutral mediators when conflicts persist.

Main Points: Cherry Adams and the Family Liaison | Family meeting facilitation | Advance directives | Ethics consultation | Documentation | Mediation

Quick Facts: Family dynamics can complicate decision making | Advance directives clarify preferences | Ethics committees provide neutral guidance | Structured meetings reduce misunderstanding | Nurses facilitate communication

Topics related to Cherry Adams and the Family Liaison include palliative care | ethics | family meetings