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 enhances dissemination and utilization of evidence-based practice in regional, national and international multiprofessional health-related networks.

Content

Course contents
-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