Palliative Care Planning and Implementation
Pathway: nurse
This unit equips nurses with the skills to effectively contribute to the planning and implementation of palliative care services, focusing on holistic and patient-centered approaches within multidisciplinary teams.
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1. Contribute to the planning of an individualized palliative approach to care.
Learning Targets:
1. Assist in developing care plans using a holistic palliative approach to enhance patient comfort and quality of life.
2. Assess immediate and future care requirements based on the patient's condition or illness.
3. Include patient participation and support involvement of family, carers, and key individuals in the care planning process.
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2. Support individuals in identifying quality of life preferences.
Learning Targets:
1. Engage in consultations with patients, families, and carers to understand and accommodate their changing needs and preferences.
2. Respect and integrate patient values, beliefs, and preferences in the care plan implementation.
3. Identify issues beyond nursing scope and refer them to appropriate care team members.
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3. Facilitate advance care planning.
Learning Targets:
1. Encourage communication among patients, families, and healthcare professionals regarding advance care directives.