6.7e How to you take care of the dying?

Question 1

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How do you approach a conversation about end of life?

Answer 1

Question 3

When might this conversation not happen?

Answer 3

• Brought into hospital as an emergency

Question 4

How do you recognise when a patient is dying?

Answer 4

Question 5

What do you consider when your treating a dying patient?

Answer 5

• Stop treatment of the disease
  • Treat the symptoms including:
    ○ Pain
    ○ Anxiety, agitation, delerium
    ○ Nausea and vomiting
    ○ Respiratory secretions
  • Also stop investigations
  • Offer spiritual support
  • Support the family during the end of life moment