Hospice & Palliative Care

Discusses the goals and challenges involved in palliative care. Lists key aspects of addressing advanced medical directives, do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders, mechanical ventilation, and tube feedings at the end of life. Describes major symptoms encountered in terminal illness and treatment options. Outlines common sources of mental, emotional, and spiritual suffering at the end of life and measures to ease them. Identifies key factors to improve communication with the patient and family members and ease caregiver stress.

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Booklet (53 pages)

$30.00

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Hour 1

Introduction: History of Hospice
Defining Palliative Care
What Patients Want to Know
Specifics Regarding Hospice Care
Barriers to Delivering Comfort Care
Essentials of a Good Family Conference
The Patient-Caregiver Relationship
Guiding Patients & Families through Advanced Directives

Hour 2

The Art & Science of Relieving Suffering
Principles of Good Pain Management
Symptoms
Offensive Odors
Restlessness & Insomnia
Anxiety & Depression

Hour 3

Terminal Delirium & Agitation
Emotional & Spiritual Suffering
Psychological Effects of Laughter
Caring for Patients When Death is Imminent
Bereavement: Supporting the Family
Future Care of Family Members
Conclusion
Post-Test

Learning Objectives

Discuss the goals and challenges involved in palliative care.
List key aspects of addressing advanced medical directives, do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders, mechanical ventilation, and tube feedings at the end of life.
Describe major symptoms encountered in terminal illness and treatment options.
Outline common sources of mental, emotional, and spiritual suffering at the end of life and measures to ease them.
Identify key factors to improve communication with the patient and family members and ease caregiver stress.

Products specifications

Instructor	M. O'Brien, M.D.
More Information About This Course:	Hospice & Pallliative Care accreditation
# of Pages	53
Contact Hours:	3
NCBTMB Contact Hours	1 (Not Approved for NY)

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