What Does GOC Mean in Medical Terms?

GOC stands for goals of care. Discussion and documentation of treatment aims.

Where you will see GOC

You will most often see GOC in nursing notes, care plans and handovers, emergency department and intensive care records, medical charts and clinical notes.

Example

A chart note might use “GOC” as shorthand for goals of care when documenting a patient's care.

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