Learning objectives
1. Getting to know the modern idea of palliative care and its possible application in Italian social and health contexts
2. To know the main symptoms and needs of patients in palliative care in order to be able to identify them even at an early stage
3. To know the importance of communication between professional, patient, family and care team in palliative care
4. To know the "CORE" competencies of the palliative nurse
5. To know the relationship between clinical, education and research in palliative care
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
1. Introduction to palliative care. Meaning and definition of palliative care. Territorial organisation of palliative care in Italy
2. How to identify palliative care needs: oncological and non-oncological palliative care
3. Main physical, psychological, spiritual and existential needs of the person in palliative care
4. The professional/patient/family relationship: communication of the diagnosis, the accompanying relationship, the family meeting
5. Professional training and competences in palliative care.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Tanzi S & Artioli G. TEACH TO TALK. apprendere per comunicare. Poletto Editore, 2021
Teaching methods
Interactive lessons
Assessment methods and criteria
test
Other information
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