intro to palliative Flashcards
1
Q
what is major barrier to providing good end of life care
A
our own beleifs and issues about death and dying
2
Q
how is most communication
A
non-verbal
3
Q
def. palliative care
A
an approach that improves the QOL of PT and their families facing the problems assoc. with life-threatening illsnes through the prevention and releif of suffering by means of early identification and impeccable assessment andTx of pain and other problems
4
Q
what general patient pref.
A
quality of life more than quant
5
Q
when to intor palliative
A
earlire
6
Q
5 dimensions of dying a good death
A
- pain sx mgmt
- avoid prolongation of dying
- acheiving a sense of control
- releiving burden on others
- strengthening relationship with loved ones
7
Q
6 physician competencies for palliative care
A
- address and manage Sx
- address psychosocial and spiritual needs
- endo of life planning and decision making
- attend to suffering
- communicate effectively
- collaborate as a team member
8
Q
2 main impacts of physicians
A
- compassion fatigue
- cumulative burden of care - moral distress
- suffering experienced when constraints stop us from doing what be think is right
