1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the principles underpinning palliative and end of life care.
2. Demonstrate the ability to critically reflect on the value of holistic assessment and evaluation to meet patient need and enhance quality of life.
3. Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate the appropriateness of contemporary policy and evidence in the provision of palliative and end of life care.

A 2500 word assignment demonstrating the use of critical analysis of the provision of end of life care of one chosen person, including the students own professional contribution to care (addresses learning outcomes 1& 3).

1000 word reflective portfolio focusing on one aspect of learning to demonstrate the value of holistic patient care (addresses learning Outcome 2).

Both elements must be passed

Formative Assessment: Professional discussion of the reflective portfolio with other students and module tutor.

Concepts and definitions of palliative and end of life care will be explored as well as current policy development in palliative and end of life care both locally and nationally and current legal, ethical and professional issues in palliative and end of life care.
The module will also address the common core principles for holistic palliative and end of life care through effective holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients in a variety of practice settings.
You will gain an understanding of the nature and relief of suffering from physical, emotional and psychological and spiritual perspectives.
Pain and symptom management in advanced disease including, assessment, management, monitoring and review will also be explored.
Problem solving and decision making in challenging areas for example dyspnoea, anorexia, constipation, wound management and end of life care emergencies will be discussed.
Multi professional and multi-agency team working and decision making in partnership with the patient, families and carers, in order to provide coordinated care will be addressed.
The acknowledgment of the physical and psychological responses to loss and bereavement across all age ranges, genders and cultures will be explored.
Encouragement of ongoing sensitive and thoughtful conversations around end of life care wishes and advance care planning both between patient and relatives and health care professionals.
Ensure patients¿ needs are met and their preferences respected in accordance with the appropriate Code of Practices such as the NMC and HCPC.
Promote autonomy and empower patients to make decisions about their end of life care.

This module will be taught at St Giles Hospice.

Get the concepts and definitions of palliative and end of life care that you need to provide the best service in your career as a health professional and gain an understanding of the nature and relief of suffering from physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual perspectives.

In this module, you will explore current policy development in palliative and end of life care both locally and nationally and current legal, ethical, and professional issues in palliative and end of life care. You will be given the tools to acknowledge the physical and psychological responses to loss and bereavement, as well as the decision making and techniques to converse with patients of all ages sensitively and thoughtfully on topics including end of life decisions.

The module will also address the common core principles for holistic palliative and end of life care through effective holistic assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients in a variety of practice settings.

Contact Hours: (36)
24 hours interactive lectures / specialist lectures / peer group learning / experiential learning
12 hours debate / seminars / reflection / tutorials

Independent Study Hours: (164) which will include:
50 hours Background reading
Including Blackboard Resources/Reading
40 Assignment Preparation
9 hours Prep for Lead Lectures/Case Studies
15 hours Literature searching

Hockley, J. Froggatt, K. Heimerl, K. (eds) (2013) Participatory Research in Palliative care ¿actions & reflections. Oxford University Press.
NHS England (2021) Ambitions for Palliative and End of Life Care: A national framework for local action 2021-2026. Available at: NHS England » Ambitions for Palliative and End of Life Care: A national framework for local action 2021-2026
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (2021). End of Life Care for Adults Quality Standard (QS13).
Nichol, J., Nyatanga, B. (2017). Palliative and End of Life Care in Nursing, Transforming Nursing Practice. Sage. London
Pryde, N. (2022) Enhanced Palliative Care: A handbook for paramedics, nurses and doctors. Class Professional Publishing.
Walshe, C. Preston, N and Johnstone, B. (eds) (2018) Palliative Care Nursing. Open University Press. London
Wilcock, A. Howard, P. and Charlesworth, S. (eds) (2022) Palliative Care Formulary. Pharmaceutical Press.
WMCARES (2022) Palliative Care Guide. Available at: wmpcp – West Midlands Palliative Care (westmidspallcare.co.uk)

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