Philosophy of Palliative Care course

Speciality
Medical Doctors
Location
Online
Delivery
Online
Time / Duration
45 minutes
Subject matter expert
e-Learning for Healthcare
Provider
eIntegrity
Endorsed By
NHS Health Education England

This session covers the philosophy of palliative care for children and young people. It will outline viewpoints, categories and models of children’s palliative care. It will also explain some of the myths surrounding children’s palliative care.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session you will be able to:

  • Define palliative care for children and young people with life limiting conditions
  • List the three main viewpoints of child palliative care
  • Describe the four children's palliative care needs categories
  • Outline the myths surrounding child palliative care
  • State the three main models of child palliative care

This session covers the philosophy of palliative care for children and young people.

Programs this course belongs to
Instructors / Speakers
Laura Roe,
Paediatric Consultant

Laura Roe is a general paediatric consultant with a special interest in oncology and paediatric palliative care working at the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust and the Donna Louise Children’s Hospice.

Type
Course
Delivery
Online
Title
Philosophy of Palliative Care course
Speciality
Medical Doctors
Interest Areas / Topics Covered
Paediatric, Palliative care
Location
ONLINE
Provider Type
Education Provider
Time / Duration
45 minutes
Location
Online
Posted By
eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
Access Duration (in months)
12
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