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Department of Social & Policy Sciences, Unit Catalogue 2006/07 |
SP50148 The social context of palliative care |
Credits: 6 |
Level: Masters |
Semester: 1 |
Assessment: ES100 |
Requisites: |
Aims: To enable students to:
* Develop a comprehensive understanding of the development of palliative care as a particular pathway in the care of dying people * Be aware of the cultural specificity of this model of care * Develop a conceptual understanding of current challenges and future developments of this model. Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to: * Demonstrate a critical awareness of the evolution of palliative care * Systematically understand the underlying principles of the model * Account for cultural variations * Reflect critically on current ethical debates concerning resource allocation and extension of services to all patient groups. Skills: * Develop skills to critically reflect on the suitability of diverse approaches for investigating and analysing problems. * Appreciate and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of a model of care. * Develop ability to apply theory to policy areas. * Identify and access relevant information sources. * Communicate complex issues and perspectives effectively. * Develop skills of time management, workload prioritisation and related planning skills. * Develop good writing and presentation skills. Content: 1) Care of the dying: historical perspectives 2) The modern hospice movement 3) Underlying principles: open awareness, communication, and patient autonomy 4) Incorporation and expansion: theoretical perspectives 5) Translating the model of care: international perspectives 6) The implications of cultural variations 7) Ethical issues 8) Palliative care for non-cancer patients: the implications 9) Future challenges for palliative care 10) Health promoting palliative care. |
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