A situation to reason through: A family deciding how to care for a terminally ill grandfather at home, with young grandchildren in the house.
What this topic covers
Palliative care: total care of a person with terminal illness, given at home to improve quality of life; controls pain and other physical, psychological, social and spiritual symptoms. Preparing patient and family for death: patient expresses fear, anger, sadness, acceptance; listen and show understanding; address concerns (custody…
This is a short overview. The full lesson is taught interactively, one question at a time, with Nurse Mooka inside the course.
This guide helps you prepare and learn. It is not medical advice and does not replace a doctor, nurse, or emergency care. If someone is unwell or you are unsure, contact a health professional.