Death is inevitable and a natural part of life, but for the patient this important time can be difficult for the dying person and also their family and close friends. Therefore a health professional's role is to support the patient with maintaining their quality of life in this last stage of life. In this program we provide an introduction to the important aspects of good end of life care, looking closely at the key aims of end of life care, outlining the importance of advanced care planning; examine the use of medication and nutrition; and types of support offered for grieving families and friends. This program also features a number of health professionals who provide their expertise for this difficult topic.
Death is inevitable and a natural part of life, but for the patient this important time can be difficult for the dying person and also their family and close friends. Therefore a health professional's role is to support the patient with maintaining their quality of life in this last stage of life. In this program we provide an introduction to the important aspects of good end of life care, looking closely at the key aims of end of life care, outlining the importance of advanced care planning; examine the use of medication and nutrition; and types of support offered for grieving families and friends. This program also features a number of health professionals who provide their expertise for this difficult topic.
General Note
Originally released by Video Education America (VEA), 2010.
Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on July 17, 2015.
Content Note
End of Life Care: Introduction (1:04); --Aims of end of Life Care (3:28); -- Advanced Care Planning (3:33); -- Symptoms of Approaching Death (3:09); -- Medication and Nutrition (3:24); -- Support for Grieving Families and Carers (2:53); -- End of Life Care: Conclusion (0:32); -- Credits: End of Life Care (0:34); .
