The ethical base of palliative care and different palliative patient groupsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Student · Knows how to explain the key concepts of palliative care and terminal care and the relationships between them · Knows how to apply key legislation and regulations that define palliative and terminal care · Is able to define ethical and legal questions and act in accordance with ethical values and principles in palliative and terminal care · Understands the policies and limitations of palliative care and terminal care and understand the significance of a proactive care plan and advance directive in patient care · knows the key service chains and treatment levels of palliative and terminal care patients · is able to assess the individual needs of palliative care of different patient groups and apply their competence in their work · Understands the significance of professional competence development in palliative care · Knows how to support the patient's functional capacity and knows the significance of rehabilitation methods in palliative care

Content

Contents • Key concepts of palliative care and terminal care • Legislation and guidelines regulating palliative and terminal care • Ethical and legal aspects • Euthanasia as a phenomenon • Palliative care levels and service chains • Hospice care at home • The role of the public/private/third sector and volunteers in palliative care • Care guidelines, restrictions, proactive treatment plan, treatment negotiations, advance healthcare directive • Supporting functional capacity and methods of rehabilitation in palliative care • Different patient groups in palliative and terminal care