Psychosocial, Ethical and Spiritual Care
Description
This module aims to develop health and social care professional's competence, knowledge, skills and critical thinking regarding the psychological, social and spiritual dimensions of palliative care
Learning Outcomes
Enhance the students’ knowledge and understanding of the psychological, social, cultural, spiritual and ethical aspects of care within a palliative care context.
Critically examine the development of sensitivities, skills and communications in the provision of holistic care within the social, cultural and organisational context.
Critically analyse the role of the interdisciplinary teams and the role of disciplinary specific contributions to the end of life care team.
Critically analyse theories of grief and loss/death and dying.
Critically analyse strategies for self-care (staff).