Description – provides an understanding of treatment, care and support for people with a life-limiting illness and their family and friends. Its aim is to help people to have a good quality of life including being as well and active as possible in the time they have left.
| Learning Outcome | Assessment Criteria |
| The learner will: | The learner can: |
| Understand what is meant by “Palliative Care” | Explain the meaning of “Palliative Care” |
| Understand the principles of “patient-centred” Palliative Care” | Explain the principles of “patient-centred” Palliative Care. Discuss procedures that may be used for “End of Life”. |
| Understand myths that can be associated with Palliative Care | Discuss myths that can be associated with Palliative Care |
| Be able to discuss end of life wishes in order to understand a patient’s fears and wishes about end-of-life issues | Explore and address spiritual issues relating to end of life. Demonstrate ability to develop rapport and trust with patients and families |
| Use effective communication with other professionals and agencies | Demonstrate a team-based approach, by involving and working together with other members of the palliative care team and community agencies, depending on patient needs |
Assessment:
| Word Count | External References | |
| Level 3 | 2000 | 4 |
| Level 4 | 2500 | 6 |
| Level 5 | 3000 | 8 |
Outline of the report:
- Define and discuss the meaning of palliative care
- Explain the principles of patient centred palliative care
- Discuss the procedures that may be used for end of life
- Describe how you would develop/or how you have developed rapport with both patients and their families in palliative care
- Discuss how different Christians beliefs may affect how people approach the end of life