A 3000 word reflective essay demonstrating the use of critical analysis of the care of one chosen person. This will be closely aligned with the formative presentation and developing the person centred issues that have arisen (Achieves all Learning Outcomes).

Formative Assessment / Feedback:
The recording of a reflective incident pertinent to the chosen person for the summative care study. Discussion of this with peer group within the classroom.

Sociology and psychology of death and dying and its influence on practice.
Concepts of loss, grief and normal bereavement across all age ranges.
Physical and psychological responses to bereavement. Theories and definitions of pain physiology.
Nursing assessment of pain and tools available.
Religious, spiritual issues for practice.
Ethical frameworks, including consent, truth telling euthanasia and care planning
Listening and empathic skills development.
Reflective and therapeutic questioning techniques. Interviewing skills and support networks.
Problem solving in challenging areas i.e. dyspnoea, anorexia, emesis, constipation, lymphoedema,
wound management.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (48 hours)
14 hours Interactive lectures
10 hours Case study exploration
5 hours Tutorials
7 hours Experiential workshops
7 hours Discussion
5 hours Directed reading

Guided Independent Study: (102 hours)
Background reading, study and assignment preparation

Library, IT resources

Gilbert, P. (2013) Spirituality and end of life care: a handbook on best practice in end of life care. Pavillion Publishing.
Hockley, J. Froggatt, K. Heimerl, K. (eds) (2013) Particpatory Research in Palliative care -actions & reflections. Oxford University Press.
Kissane, D. Bulitz, B. Butow, P. Finlay, I. (2011) Handbook of communication in oncology and palliative care. Oxford University Press.
Proot. C. York, M. (2013) Life to be lived. Challenges and choices for patients and carers in life threatening illness. Oxford University Press.

1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the psychosocial, spiritual and physical needs of the patient and their family from a palliative perspective in order to plan, implement and evaluate research based care to meet those needs. (Application, Knowledge and Understanding)

2. Critically analyse and discuss ethical issues in end of life care related to palliative practice. (Analysis)

3. Critically analyse a range of theoretical perspectives on grief, loss and bereavement. (Analysis)

4. Critically appraise and analyse a range of communication skills and techniques in a palliative care context. (Communication)

5. Evaluate approaches to pain and symptom assessment and management with the dying patient. (Application and Problem Solving)

Social Care provision for children and young people who are unable to live within their own families