Multidisciplinary Knowledge and Interprofessional Collaboration in Palliative CareLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student
- participates in ethical discussions in multidisciplinary and scientific networks.
- conducts ethically high?standard activities in palliative care, ensuring the best interest of the
patient and his/her next of kin.
- develops a multidisciplinary and ?professional approach to palliative care, highlighting the value
base of one's discipline and care, and the perspective of knowledge and research as part of
multidisciplinary and professional collaboration.
- evaluates multiprofessional co?operation in palliative care and defines ways to develop
collaboration using multiprofessional collaborative methods.
- develops the expertise of different professionals in his/her organization, utilizing practices that
support multiprofessional co?operation and well?being at work, as well as the development of
expertise.
- is part of the palliative care network and is committed to its continuous maintenance and
development n and utilization of evidence?based practice in regional, national and international
multiprofessional health?related networks.

Content

- Quality of life and good life
- Networking as a form of working life collaboration
- Teamwork, group dynamics and leadership in expert work
- Developing, organizing and coordinating multi?professional work in palliative care
- Consulting practices, negotiation skills, and support in team conflict situations
- Utilizing work community skills and promoting well?being at work
- Patient and his/her next of kin as part of expert activity