end of life/ palliative care

Question 1

Understand the meaning of the experience for nurses working with patients and families living with life limiting illness, grief and loss.

Answer 1

• affirms life and regards dying as a normal process
• aims neither to hasten or postpone death
• prevent and relief suffering and distressing symptoms
• integrated the physical, social, emotional and spiritual dimensions of human caring to help the person and their family attain the acceptable quality of life
• supports the family/ whanau/ carers during the persons illness and in their bereavement

Question 2

Demonstrate an understanding of end of life care pathways

Answer 2

ACP- active care planning
- a process of shared planning with an individual, whanau and health care professionals
- it gives people the opportunity to develop and express their preferences for future care based on their beliefs, concerns, a better understanding of their current and likely health future and the treatment and care options available