Chapter 1: Intro to Palliative Care Flashcards
1
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4 Important Considerations?
A
- Meaning of illness
- Suffering
- Uniqueness of a person
- Getting bad news
2
Q
Upaya Zen Center
A
- Located in Mexico
- Skillful means (Upaya)
- Being with the dying
3
Q
St. Christopher’s Hospice
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- Multi professional week
- Conversations at end of life
- Childhood bereavement
- Richard House: first children’s hospice in London, England
4
Q
Six C’s
A
- Competence
- Compassion
- Commitment
- Communication
- Companionship
- Caring
5
Q
Four A”s
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- Attentiveness
- Accompaniment
- Advocacy
- Affirmation
6
Q
Lessons Learned
A
- Who we are and what we know personally/professionally is critical
- Growth and development are crucial
7
Q
Professional Pathways
A
- Listening deeply
- Careful of silencing
- Assess
- Pay attention
8
Q
Personal Pathways
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- Meditation
- Self care
- Morality
- Spirituality
