Loss Flashcards

1
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WHO definition of HEALTH

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a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity

–>realistic medicine
just coz u can offer treatment, doesn’t mean you should

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2
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can’t stop death, but can manage

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3
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15-24 age biggest cause of death

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road traffic accidents
suicide

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4
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under 15 biggest cause of death

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life limiting diseases
murder

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5
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what are the leading causes of death in Scotland 2018

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ischaemic heart disease
dementia/ alzheimer’s
lung c
cerebrovascular disease (including stroke)
chronic lower respiratory diseases (bronchitis, emphysema)

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6
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what is a gradual death

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old age, chronic illness

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7
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what is a premature death

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sudden. accidents

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8
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what is a catastrophic death

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war, disaster, terrorist

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9
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how when does sudden death happen

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often untimely (young)
often traumatic (RTA, crime, suicide, violent)
might be a time lapse between death and family involvement- weeks before they can see body
always involve PROCURATOR FISCAL AND POLICE- coroner in rest of uk, they decide what happens to the body

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10
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what is observatory resuscitation

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they know everything is done that could be done

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11
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what was a big thing about covid and death

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inability of loved ones to be present- anxiety, distress, moral injury

also for healthcare workers

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12
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what are the significant changes to how we care for dying and support bereaved since covid

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working in unknown
changes to traditional patterns of practice/working
clinical/ ethical decisions ITU, DNCPR
use of tech- lack of human contact
disruption to education/ training
disruption to personal life

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13
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what basic principles of end of life care remain

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dignity
compassion
respect
self care

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14
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what is the theory for grief

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dual process model of coping with bereavement

LOSS-ORIENTED (if depressed, will stay in this and not go back and forward)
RESTORATION-ORIENTED

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15
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Is grief normal reaction

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yes-
sense of unreality/helplessness
strong emotions- anger, crying, guilt
blame– HCP, other fam members

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16
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how do you know how long someone has

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deteriorating by months, months left
deteriorating by weeks, weeks left
deteriorating by days, days left

17
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memory boxes

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write letters etc just incase

18
Q

what are the golden rules

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they have died, not passed
avoid platitudes, especially with children around
-she’s gone to a better place
-hes at peace now
hold the space
-dont be afraid of emotions
-dont be afraid of silence
-TIME AND PRESENCE

19
Q

how to live and work with gried

A

self-care
understand your feelings
consider what you think about death and dying
safe place and people USE them
clinical/pastoral supervision
reflective practice
mindfulness and meditation
education programmes
SAD uk

20
Q
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think about what you believe
be prepared to change views
care for deceased as people
care for bereaved
care for yourself
dont worry