DIETS Model - Palliative category includes which statement?

• A. Collaborate with palliative services
• B. Give opportunities for expression of final wishes, honor end-of-life choices
• C. Focus exclusively on curative treatment
• D. Avoid discussing goals of care

Answer: (B)

In palliative care, the emphasis is on honoring the patient’s values and goals, especially around end-of-life decisions, and creating space for the patient to express what matters most. Giving opportunities for expression of final wishes and honoring those end-of-life choices captures that core focus—ensuring the plan of care reflects the patient’s preferences and provides comfort and dignity in the nearing stages of life.

Collaborating with palliative services is important, but the statement that best represents this category centers on the patient’s voice and the honoring of their end-of-life choices. Focusing exclusively on curative treatment and avoiding discussions of goals of care run counter to this approach, as palliative care prioritizes patient-centered goals and informed decision-making about care in the context of prognosis.