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A variety of structured tools have emerged to support healthcare professionals in facilitating meaningful discussions with terminally ill patients.\n                    <jats:bold>Objectives:<\/jats:bold>\n                    This narrative review aims to identify and synthesize the main communication tools available to nurses to improve end-of-life conversations, with a focus on practical, evidence-based strategies that enhance patient-centered care planning.\n                    <jats:bold>Methods:<\/jats:bold>\n                    A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, and UpToDate for studies published between 2012 and March 2025. Inclusion criteria encompassed English or Italian peer-reviewed articles focusing on adult patients receiving palliative care and evaluating communication tools designed for or involving nurses. 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