Study Guide

Objective

Human-oriented palliative care 5 ETCS PAL1

Objectives

Student
· Knows how to explain the key concepts of palliative care and terminal care and the relationships between them
· Knows how to apply key legislation and regulations that define palliative and terminal care
· Is able to define ethical and legal questions and act in accordance with ethical values and principles in palliative and terminal care
· Understands the policies and limitations of palliative care and terminal care and understand the significance of a proactive care plan and advance directive in patient care
· knows the key service chains and treatment levels of palliative and terminal care patients
· is able to assess the individual needs of palliative care of different patient groups and apply their competence in their work
· Understands the significance of professional competence development in palliative care
· Knows how to support the patient's functional capacity and knows the significance of rehabilitation methods in palliative care

Content

Contents
• Key concepts of palliative care and terminal care
• Legislation and guidelines regulating palliative and terminal care
• Ethical and legal aspects
• Euthanasia as a phenomenon
• Palliative care levels and service chains
• Hospice care at home
• The role of the public/private/third sector and volunteers in palliative care
• Care guidelines, restrictions, proactive treatment plan, treatment negotiations, advance healthcare directive
• Supporting functional capacity and methods of rehabilitation in palliative care
• Different patient groups in palliative and terminal care