End Of Life Care Flashcards
(20 cards)
what are the most common causes of death
cancer and ishaemic heart disease
what Is the main cause for young boys and girls
accidents
what’s the main cause for men ages 15-34
sucidie
what is unexpected death
can cause a profound sense of shock
death of children can carry an even more profound sense of shock
what is palliative care
term used for the management of conditions until the terminal phase is reached
what is terminal care
the last phase of care when a patients condition is deteriorating and death is close
where is palliative care provided
primary care with the support of specialist practitioners and palliative care units
what is support and palliative care indicators tool
guide for doctors to consider patents with life limiting diagnoses
what is a palliative performance scale
quickly describes a patients functional level
gives an idea of self-care, conscious level and activity
what is the WHO definition of palliative care
- provides relief from pain and other distressing symtpoms
- affirms life and regards dying as a normal process
- intended neither to hasten nor postpone death
- integrate the psychological and spiritual aspects of patient care
- offers a support system to help patients live as actively as possible
- offers a support system to the patients family
- uses a team approach to address the needs of patients and their families, bereavement counselling
who is involved in the pallaitve care team
Macmillan nurses,CLAN, religious and social groups
what is a good death
- pain free
- open acknowledgement of death
- death at home surrounded by friends and family
- death according to personal preferences and in a manner that resonates with the persons individuality
what is involved in breaking bad news
- listen
- set the scene
- find out what the patient understand
- what the patient wants to know
- share information
- review and summarise
- allow opportunities for questions
- agree follow up and support
what is grief
an individufal experience that may take months or years. patients may need to be reassured that this is normal
what does euthanasia mean
easy or gentle death
what is voluntary euthanasia
patient request
what is involuntary euthansai
against the patients request
what is pysycian assisted sucidie
physician provides the means and advice for suicidie
why do people request euthanasia
unrelieved symptoms or dread of dying and suffering
what are the responses to euthanasia request
- listen
- acknowledge the issue
- explore reasons for request
- explore ways of giving more control to patient
- look for treatable problems
- remeber spiritual issues
- admit powerlessness
