Palliative CareLaajuus (2 cr)
Code: USS24UV03
Credits
2 op
Objective
The student:
Can, in an interprofessional team, plan, execute, evaluate, document and report person-centered/client-centered care in collaboration with the patient and relatives and demonstrate a reflective and ethical approach in care
Has knowledge of the central legislation and governing documents in palliative care (and death)
Master the central evidence based care methods in palliative care and can prevent and give symptom relieving care in different care and service system
Can plan, execute and evaluate safe medication management
Can accommodate different needs and provide support with spiritual, existential and cultural needs at the end of life
Can, in an interprofessional team, meet, support and guide patients and relatives in palliative care and death
Content
Person-centered/client-centered planning in palliative care
Documentation
Legislation and guidelines for palliative care
Care at the end of life and identification of changes and symptoms of impending death
Central evidence based care methods in palliative care
Medication management
Ethical, spiritual and existential issues at the end of life
Support and guidance of relatives and their participation in care
Qualifications
Courses Medical Management I and Medical Management II and Pharmacology, Surgical and Perioperative Care, Nursing in Internal Medicine and Oncology, Clinical Nursing