Week 4 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 ethical principles of palliative care?
A
- justice for all
- clinical integrity
- respect for the persons
- benefit to the person (pain free)
2
Q
There are 5 palliative care phases. List them.
A
Stable = symptoms controlled
Unstable = increasing challenges
Deteriorating= functional status decreases
Terminal = death is likely
Bereavement and support stage = death has occurred
3
Q
What is SPIKES?
A
It is the steps to breaking bad news.
4
Q
What does SPIKES stand for?
A
Setting Pt's perceptions - pt understanding Invitation Knowledge - explain medical facts, explore denial Explore emotions and Empathize Strategy and summary
5
Q
Palliative Care Intervention Support consists of 3 tiers of support. List them.
A
- Primary carer and informal community support
- generalist health provider and formal community support services
- specialist palliative services
6
Q
what is the general aim for developing a model of care?
A
To ensure people get the right care, at the right time, by the right team and in the right place.
7
Q
The Palliative Care Model consists of 8 areas. List them.
A
- Disease management
- Physical
- Psychological
- Social
- spiritual
- Practical
- End of life care
- Loss and bereavement
