Understand how to work in end of life care

Learning Outcome

1. Know different perspectives on death and dying.

1.1 Outline the factors that can affect an individual’s views on death and dying.

1.2 Outline the factors that can affect own views on death and dying.

1.3 Outline how the factors relating to views on death and dying can impact on practice.

1.4 Define how attitudes of others may influence an individual’s choices around death and dying.

2. Understand the aims, principles and policies of end of life care.

2.1 Explain the aims and principles of end of life care.

2.2 Explain why it is important to support an individual in a way that promotes their dignity.

2.3 Describe the importance of maintaining comfort and wellbeing in end of life care.

2.4 Explain the stages of the local end of life care pathway

2.5 Describe the principles of advance care planning.

2.6 Define local and national policy and guidance for care after death.

3. Understand factors regarding communication in end of life care.

3.1 Explain how an individual’s priorities and the ability to communicate may vary over time.

3.2 Explain your role in responding to key questions and cues from individuals and others regarding their end of life experience.

3.3 Describe how you might respond to difficult questions from individuals and others.

3.4 Outline strategies to manage emotional responses from individuals and others.

3.5 Explain the importance of sharing appropriate information according to the principles and local policy on confidentiality and data protection.

4. Know how to access the range of support services available to individuals and others.

4.1 Identify the range of support services and facilities available to an individual and others.

4.2 Identify the key people who may be involved within a multidisciplinary end of life care team.

4.3 Identify the potential barriers an individual may face when accessing end of life care.

4.4 Suggest ways to minimise the barriers an individual may face when accessing end of life care.