ISSUES SPECIFIC TO PALLIATIVE CARE (UNIT I)

Course overview

Gain practical guidance on evidence based palliative practices to manage common symptoms accompanying advanced diseases and provide competent and compassionate end of life care. Course Objectives: * Explain the interface between hospice and non-hospice palliative care programs. * Identify techniques to facilitate meaningful advanced care planning with patients and families. * Describe evidence-based resources in the palliative care setting. * Examine pharmacology concepts and its application to palliative care. * Describe common sleep disorders and interventions designed to optimize sleep.