Scott D. Halpern

Surrogate Decision-Making for Older Adults With and Without Dementia

Importance End-of-life care for older individuals in the US frequently includes interventions that may be burdensome and inconsistent with patient preferences. Few experimental studies have assessed potentially modifiable factors associated with surrogate recommendations. Objecti...

Epidemiology of Health-Related Social Needs Screening and Positivity in a Multistate Health System

Importance: Health systems increasingly screen for health-related social needs (HRSNs), which are modifiable social factors associated with health outcomes. However, screening selection biases and HRSN burdens are poorly characterized. Objective: To evaluate patient characteristi...