Psychosocial Needs of the Dying

Course Number: LDMonline111
Start Date: TBD
Instructor: Susan Breiddal
3 week course

Course Topics

• Reflections on dying
• Psychosocial needs of the dying
• Personal needs of the dying
• What intrigues you about the dying process?
• What psychosocial issues have arisen for you In this course?

Description

Learn about the psychosocial needs of the dying and their families, and identify the values and principles that support good psychosocial care. We will define spiritual care and begin to explore the nature of suffering. Objectives

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

• Identify the psychosocial issues and needs of dying patients and their families.
• Discuss elements of effective psychosocial care.
• Identify interventions that support dying patients and their families.
• Identify needs and preferences in anticipating LEARNERS own death.

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