| Course Name |
Palliative Care Philosophy Concepts & Debates |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
110392 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Palliative Care and End of Life |
| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Location (Districts) |
Belfield |
| Course Content |
Expand+This module is designed to develop the health and social care professionals’ competence in understanding the concepts, philosophies, models and social theories informing the practice and transitions of palliative care.
Quality of life and death in...
Hide-This module is designed to develop the health and social care professionals’ competence in understanding the concepts, philosophies, models and social theories informing the practice and transitions of palliative care.
Quality of life and death in life limiting conditions will be explored in relation to equality and accessibility, and social and cultural influences across all settings.
Throughout the module, holistic attributes of care such as dignity, compassion and respect for persons with life limiting conditions and their families will be debated, taking cognizance of the theoretical underpinnings, which guide practice.
Respect for individual choices and complex clinical decision making, which are central to palliative care will be explored and debated in the context of advance care planning and ethical considerations.
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| Learning Outcomes |
Expand+Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
• Critically explore the historical and contemporary influences nationally and internationally in palliative care practice and policy development across the l...
Hide-Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
• Critically explore the historical and contemporary influences nationally and internationally in palliative care practice and policy development across the lifespan.
• Articulate a detailed understanding of the principles, philosophy and practice of palliative care and how these are manifested across different professional groups, cultures and countries.
• Critically analyze the contributions of the various theoretical concepts and framework’s to the development and provision of palliative care practice and rehabilitation.
• Appreciate the interrelatedness between research, ethics and law, and the holistic domains of palliative care and their relevance to practice.
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