Learning Objectives

On completion of this module participants will gain knowledge in:

• Symptom management at the end of life
• The principles of prescribing at the end of life
• Recognising when death is approaching
• Common symptoms in the actively dying phase
•  Stages of dying
• Common family concerns
• Treatment/plan
• Care of the bed-bound/unconscious person
• Medication review   
• Management of distress and unrelieved symptoms
• Care priorities after a person dies
• Respect and care for family members
• Differing responses to death

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