5N3769: Discussion on philosophy and principles of palliative care: Palliative Care Assignment, UOL, Ireland

1. Discussion on philosophy and principles of palliative care;

2. Outline the structure and organization of palliative care services including

a) members of the Multidisciplinary team

b) family dynamics and role of family and impact on the provision of care

c) End of life care standards

3. Reflection on your role as a palliative care support worker in promoting

a) quality of life,

b) self-esteem,

c) respect privacy and

d) dignity;

e) personal decision making

f) sensitive physical environment

4. Reflections on communication strategies used in your work and how touch and silence can be used demonstrate effective communication skills with those who display emotions such as anger, fear, sadness, depression, withdrawal, or confusion

5. Demonstrate how you would respond using a palliative care approach to a person who is confused in the last days of life

6.Explore and reflect on different attitudes to death and dying to include Demonstration of understanding of the impact on the person, his/ her family, carers and significant others of a diagnosis of life-limiting illness and reflect on how you responded with sensitivity An understanding of individual patterns of grief, bereavement and loss Demonstration of awareness that some people’s grief may go unrecognized.

7. Reflect on your own attitudes to death and dying and coping mechanisms. Reflect on your strengths and weaknesses in caring for a person with a life-limiting illness and the impact of Covid 19 on care.’