Palliative Care Flashcards
1
Q
End of Life Care:
A
Aim is to: avoid needless suffering
2
Q
5 stages of dying:
A
- Denial
- Anger
- Bargaining
- Depression
Acceptance
3
Q
Contributors to grief:
A
Loss of control
Loss of community integration
Loss of material possessions
Loss of people and relationships
4
Q
Work through basic tasks of dying
A
Coping
Completion of unfinished business
Managing medical care
5
Q
Elements of End of Life:
A
fixed
modifiable
intervention
outcomes
6
Q
modifiable elements
A
Pain/ discomforts Psych/ cognitive Social relationship/ support Eco demands and care giving needs Hopes/ expectations Spiritual, cultural beliefs
