End of Life Flashcards
1
Q
for people at any stage of a serious illness, and their condition does not have to be incurable.
A
Palliative Care
2
Q
for people who are terminally ill and whose remaining lifespan is estimated at six months or less
A
Hospice
3
Q
important documents for end of life care
A
Advance Directives / Living will
Organ donation election
Proxy/ medical POA
Resuscitation Request
4
Q
SPIKES
A
S – Setting P – Perception/Perspective I – Invitation K – Knowledge E – Empathy/Emotion S – Summary/Strategy
5
Q
Bensons Tips for clinician process
A
- Identify the need for a conversation
- Clarify the prognosis (if applicable)
- Prepare for the conversation
- Determine goals of care
- Create and document a plan
- Offer support
6
Q
Palliative Care concept
Support a person living every day to its
fullest despite a serious illness by:
A
- Managing symptoms
- Maximizing communication
- Matching with services
7
Q
A person of any age who:
• Has a serious or complicated chronic illness
• Has suboptimal symptom management
A
palliative care recipient
8
Q
Palliative care interdisciplinary team
A
• Care coordinator • Specialty provider - Palliative care specialist - Pharmacist - Therapists •Psychosocial caregivers - Social Worker/counselor - Cultural community members - Music therapist - Spiritual/religious resources
9
Q
Support a person living every day to its fullest despite a life-threatening illness • Diagnosis and prognosis • Treatments • Symptoms • Goals • Multidimensional, evolving roles
A
Hospice
10
Q
A person of any age who: • Has a life-threatening illness • Seeks comfort • Opts to shift treatment focus from cure to care • (Values) self > sick
A
Hospice care recipient
