Gold Standards Framework

The Gold Standards Framework (GSF) is a program that helps healthcare professionals provide better care for people with serious or life-limiting illnesses, especially at the end of life. It offers guidelines and tools to ensure patients' needs, wishes, and comfort are prioritized, focusing on timely planning and compassionate support. The aim is to improve quality of life, ensure dignity, and promote respectful, person-centered care for patients and their families. GSF encourages proactive discussions about care preferences, helping patients receive appropriate support early, rather than last-minute or emergency interventions.