S.T.A.R.T. The Conversation For Caregivers™
SShare what matters most
What is the one thing you most need the clinician to hear today?
TTheir recent history
Current medications, conditions, and what changed in the last few days or weeks.
AAbout what I think
Your honest concern, in one short sentence — what you suspect, or fear may be going on.
RRequest
How to present your request — “My care partner needs… how will we do this?”
TTrack it
Write down what you were told — names, doses, dates, who to call, and the next appointment.