Death and Dying in the 21st Century

Course Number: LDMonline110

Start Date: Monday September 10, 2012

Instructor: Kath Murray

Examine the ways that "death in the 21stcentury" will be different from any other time in history and evaluate the implications of the differences for caregivers. Discuss how the Baby Boomers may address "end of life questions," the evolving use of the terms hospice and palliative care, and begin to reflect on personal experiences with death and dying.

At the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  1. Describe the impact on health care of the changing nature of death in the western world (or their particular country).
  2. Discuss the effects of the Baby Boomers and the potential impact they may have on death, loss and grief.
  3. Critique a current hospice palliative care program to understand how they are preparing for the changing face of dying as well as responding to people dying with non-cancer diagnosis.
  4. Develop skills for initiating difficult conversations about end of life issues.
  5. Investigate current issues in caring for the body.
  6. Describe the changes that are occurring in rituals including funerals, memorials, and celebration of life.

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