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Death Over Dinner

Death Over Dinner

 

Description: Interactive website which asks the user a series of questions in order to develop a customized plan, including guides, videos and readings, to facilitate thoughtful conversations about the end of life over dinner with friends and family. There is also a Healthcare Professionals edition.

AACN Domains: Communication; Compassionate Care

Format: Website

Audience: Associates Level; Baccalaureate Level; Graduate Level; Practicing Nurses

Cost: Free

Tips and Suggestions: Assign readings and videos from the website to students prior to class then use class time to breakout into groups of 6-8 learners for a Death Over Dinner conversation (if setting and policy allows: make it a potluck!).

Citation: Death Over Dinner. https://deathoverdinner.org/. Accessed November 1, 2022.

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