Whatever the final passages of life, Coda's goals for care improvement are relief of pain and suffering, anticipation of complications, attention to personal values and preferences, caregiver support, spiritual peace, life closure, and culturally sensitive preparation for death. Coda Alliance is dedicated to promoting education and healthcare system change in Santa Clara County so that care for all three groups can achieve these goals, even for patients who are simultaneously seeking treatments to give them a longer life span.
An organization focusing on policy and legislation at the national level is Americans for Better Care of the Dying.