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Module Title: NUR-40017: Human Dimensions of End of Life Care
Mode of Study:Total Study Hours: 300
Contact Details:Contact School of Nursing and Midwifery - 01782 679600
Contact email:nursing@keele.ac.uk
Faculty: Faculty of Health
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This 30 credit Level 4 module critically examines the elements necessary to promote effective assessment, support and the delivery of optimum end of life care. The recent End of Life Strategy (DH 2008) recognises the need for all people at the end of life to have their needs and preferences skilfully assessed and incorporated into a plan of care that is subject to regular review by the multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication and assessment skills are required by staff to enable them to sensitively undertake such care planning, to provide appropriate support and to effectively coordinate care within the team. This module will be delivered utilising a blended learning approach.

This module is available as a compulsory core within Postgraduate Certificate in End of Life Care.

To critically appraise the holistic assessment of patients requiring palliative and end of life care.

To demonstrate a critical understanding of the ethical issues surrounding the provision of palliative and end of life care

To recognise and critically examine the principles and demands of interdisciplinary practice and team working in palliative and end of life care.

To promote a critical awareness of best practice in communicating with patients, relatives and colleagues regarding end of life care issues.

Current professional registration or equivalent
Current Professional role in providing end of life care
Evidence of Level 3 academic work or equivalent

Models of reflective practice
Approaches to holistic assessment
Communicating with the patient and family
Communicating with other members of the team
Decision-making in palliative care
Culture
Loss
The patient and carer’s voice
Spirituality and religious practices
Managing conflict
Legal and ethical frameworks
Advance directives
The euthanasia / assisted suicide debate
Organ donation
Disadvantaged groups
Staff support and clinical supervision

No. 01: Assessment Type: Case Study
  Assessment Marking Scheme: Assessment rule 50%
  Brief Description: 4,000 word integrated case study
  Contribution to the module mark: 40% Qualifying Mark: 50
  Apply For Exemption from Anonymous Assessment: No
  Optional Detailed Description of Assessment: Integrated case study concerning critical analysis of the holistic assessment and care of a patient, including the student's professional role within the interdisciplinary team, during the patient's palliative phase.
No. 02: Assessment Type: Reflective Diary
  Assessment Marking Scheme: Assessment rule 50%
  Brief Description: 3000 word reflective diary
  Contribution to the module mark: 30% Qualifying Mark: 50
  Apply For Exemption from Anonymous Assessment: Yes
  Optional Detailed Description of Assessment: 3000 word reflective account of the student's experiences, attitudes and values in relation to how these impact on their delivery of care
No. 03: Assessment Type: Practical Assessment
  Assessment Marking Scheme: Assessment rule 50%
  Brief Description: Video-recorded 15 minute interaction with a role-played patient
  Contribution to the module mark: 30% Qualifying Mark: 50
  Apply For Exemption from Anonymous Assessment: Yes
  Optional Detailed Description of Assessment: Video-recorded 15 minute interaction with a role-played patient demonstrating competence in core communication skills