Module code: NUR7029-C
To enhance and develop specialised knowledge of the concept of palliative care and the skills required to effectively manage symptom control for children and young people (CYP).
To communicate effectively within a multi-professional service framework to deliver care for children and young people who have a life-limiting illness, and their families.
Defining the concept of palliative care and life-limiting illness.Child/family understanding of death, dying and bereavement - impact on individual within family.Child/family perspectives of palliative care service provision - support, roles, care and partnership working.Cultural/spiritual perspectives.Transition to adulthood - child versus. adult needs/decision making - competence.Professional roles, responsibility and accountability in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating effective multi-professional, service provision.Holistic/developmental approach to caring for the child/young person.Altered physiology, pathophysiology, symptom control and management - policy and guidance, non-pharmacological/pharmacological interventions.Pain assessment tools, physiology of pain, factors affecting pain.Effective documentation and record keeping. Giving/receiving bad news - diagnosis and end of life decisions - ethical and professional issues.Practical/procedural implications of death.Home, hospital and hospice care.Care and support of informal/formal carers - burn out.Current and relevant policy, legislation and guidance specific to palliative care in children/young people.
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