This trial evaluates the impact of a systemic social work driven approach on medical power of attorney documentation, knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs in participants with stage I-IV gynecological cancers. Social work counseling and education may help increase the number of participants who complete medical power of attorney documents. Counseling and education may also affect attitudes about decision-making and willingness to take part in these conversations in participants with stage I-IV gynecological cancers and their family members and/or caregivers.
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Proportion of patients who decline to participate in the study
Timeframe: Up to 3 months
Proportion of patients who already have medical power of attorney (MPOAD) at consult
Timeframe: Up to 3 months
Proportion of patients who completed MPOAD at the first social work counselor visit
Timeframe: Up to 3 months
Proportion of participants who completed MPOAD after the first educational video
Timeframe: Up to 3 months
Proportion of participants who completed MPOAD within 3 months after the educational video
Timeframe: Up to 3 months
Willingness to participate in future advance care planning discussions
Timeframe: Up to 3 months