Dying Flashcards
What percentage of children under 15 years old require palliative care at the end of life?
63 children out of 100,000
What are the key biological needs for terminally ill children?
Oxygenation, nutrition, fluids, activity, hygiene, and illness prevention
How can providing information about their condition benefit terminally ill childen?
It helps them accept their condition if given in an age-appropriate manner
What are the three key recommendations for parents of seriously ill children?
Seek mentors (support from other parents)
Appreciate small moment and take one day at a time
Educate yourself and advocate for your children
What are the six common themes in inmates last statements?
Afterlife belief, activism, appreciation and love, silence, innocence, and forgiveness
What is Advance Care Planning (ACP) and why is it important?
ACP allows patients to establish goals for end-of-life care, reducing emotional distress and ensuring care aligns with their wishes
What are common end-of-life care decisions patients may need to consider
CPR and DNR orders
Ventilator use
Artificial nutrition and hydration
Comfort care measures
Why are end-of-life discussions often avoided by patients and clinicians?
Patients and families find it emotionally difficult
Clinicians may feel emotional toll or perceive it as care failure
What are the benefits of having end-of-life discussion?
Greater alignment between patient preferences and care
Higher patient satisfaction
No increase in emotional distress
What is the role of an End-of Life Doula?
They provide emotional, spiritual, and physical support, guiding loved ones and easing grief during the last days of life
