Family Adjustments at End of Life

Course overview

When a patient is facing end of life (EOL), the family and caregivers are also profoundly affected by the changes experienced by the patient. This course will provide information for nurses, therapists, and social workers in a variety of settings so that they may be aware of issues facing the patient and family, promoting sensitivity to the family's needs as they care for the patient. Advance care planning, role changes, anticipatory, and post-loss grief issues will be discussed.