1 Outline the factors that can affect an individual’s views on death and dying
•Social
•Cultural
•Religious
•Spiritual
2 Outline the factors that can affect own views on death and dying
•Emotional
•Past experience
•Psychological
•Religious
•Social
•Spiritual
3 Outline how the factors relating to views on death and dying can impact on practice
Current and previous professional roles and responsibilities and past; boundaries limited by legal and ethical issues; professional codes of practice - internal and national; impact of management and leadership; input from other team members and workers. 4 Define how attitudes of others may influence an individual’s choices around death and dying different models of nursing care;
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3 Describe how you might respond to difficult questions from individuals and others straightforward language, clear information; careful use of medical terms and abbreviations; showing sensitivity and awareness of individual circumstances; referring to others for advice on appropriate response when question is outside of own area of expertise
4 Outline strategies to manage emotional responses from individuals and others professional approach; prepare for the interaction; request support from colleague if appropriate; allow plenty of time; recognise own responses; focussed on individual and others
5 Explain the importance of sharing appropriate information according to the principles and local policy on confidentiality and data protection know what information can be shared and with whom; confirm with senior staff if unsure; follow given guidelines.
Element - 4 Know how to access the range of support services available to individuals and others
1 Identify the range of support services and facilities available to an individual and others
•Pastoral services
•Other professionals
•Citizens advice
•Self-help
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Now I am old enough to know that death is not the end, but it is the beginning of a new life. We have to submit our lives to God and ask him for the strength to move forward. Worldview about life after death will largely determine how the patient and families welcome death. Now, as a Christian nurse, I can see death in the light of the resurrection of Jesus Christ (GCU, 2015). If I can help the family members to go through this traumatic experience and the grieving process, my Christian calling as nurse will be
Strategies In the past there have been arguments between agencies and professionals over funding and arguments over who does what, which obstructed closer professional working. A number of strategies have now been developed that focus on improving co-operation for the benefit of those using services. 1) Multi-agency working: The support planning process and single assessment process have inspired bigger inter-agency cooperation with the individuals needs being central to the process.
When a patient is at the end of life it is very important to value the patients self dignity and their decisions at the mere end of their lives. The end of life care is to relieve the weight of the patient 's shoulders physically and mentally. I approve of end of life caring. Basic end of life care is summarized by improving the care of quality of life and dignity of the ill person. The important themes to good ethics of end of life care is a combination of human rights,respect,dignified care,and privacy.
It could also be that there has been a lack of support from family when a death/dying has occurred and this could have left a negative impact on an individual. Or maybe somebody hasn’t had family/friends to guide and support them through difficult periods. 2.1 - Explain the aims and principles of end of life care The aims and principles of end of life care would be to ensure that the individual’s views and wishes are being followed and respected. This would be where we work together with the individual and their family members to assure that the dying process goes as gently and get to live comfortably till they pass.
A hospice provides a more suitable environment for those at the final stages of their lives compared to a hospital for a multitude of reasons. Hospice care is designed to care for all aspects of the person life; they provide physical, mental, and religious services, as well as caring for the patient’s family. Since hospice care is also available at home, the patient has the opportunity to die in familiar surroundings. On the contrary, hospital care provides primarily physical services to the patient and is focused on the patient’s disease. Also, dying in a hospital can be less pleasant because a connotation of hospitals is illness which is a negative quality compared to that of a home, where a person is surrounded by their memories and belongings.
As nurses we have the responsibility to give unbiased education on all of the options available for end of life care (Meier, et al., 1998). Before attending nursing school, I had never thought much about the idea of physician assisted suicide. It was brought up once in one of our Topics of Nursing classes. Our teacher asked us to raise our hands if we agreed with physician assisted suicide in a terminally ill patient.
As a daughter, granddaughter and friend, I am thoroughly concerned about the people surrounding me and their well-being. Just as any other family member or friend would feel about me, I would always want them to be happy and healthy. If these traits could no longer be an option in their lives, I would never want them to suffer for any reason. Assisted suicide is a deeply controversial topic in which I feel very strongly to share my view point on. It should be considered just as much of a crime to make a person live who does not wish to continue under their circumstances, as it is to take a life without consent.
SDLA 4: Activity 1 Palliative care continues to evolve in providing better end-of-life care and so does nursing care. Thus, nursing practice is enhanced to satisfy the demand of the palliative care. A nurse provides complex care and fulfils the needs of the patients. Nursing involves in caring work, which focus on patient experiencing agony in palliative and haematological cancer care. Nurses worked in a taxing environment, that can be highly stressful, and often they experience physical, psychological and spiritual exhaustion.
An Integrative Review. JAN Journal of Advanced Nursing, 1744. Karlsson, M. B.-F. (2015). A Qualitative Metasynthesis From Nurses’ Perspective When Dealing With Ethical Dilemmas and Ethical Problems in End-of-Life Care. International Journal for Human Caring, 40-48.
From these realizations I have concluded that the professional nursing theories which most align with my own philosophy is a combination of Jean Watson’s theory of human caring and Rosemarie Parse’s theory of human becoming. Watson’s theory of human caring outlines the science behind caring as a driving force and framework for practice in nursing. It explores the concept that “humanities address themselves to deeper values of the quality of living and dying, which involve philosophical, ethical, psychosocial and moral issues” (Watson, 2005, p. 2). Within her original text, Watson outlined 10 “carative factors” which help integrate the science of healthcare field with the more holistic nuances of nursing and the phenomena that is the human
My personal philosophy of nursing seeks to incorporate the art of conveying nursing science holistically with care and human dignity. The four nursing metaparadigm concepts are described in relation to nursing as a science and an art and provide the base upon which my view of nursing and my personal philosophy are derived. As a nursing student at UIC, I am well aware of the fact that the best outcome for any patient may not be improvement in health, but rather, a dignified death during the end of life care. End of life care includes a significant quality in care and human dignity.
The book discusses the need for conversations about end-of-life care, and the importance of having those conversations early. Gawande emphasizes that it is essential to have a plan in place in order to ensure that our wishes are respected, and that our loved ones are taken care of in the way we have chosen. He offers practical advice on how to go about it, including exploring our options, talking to our doctors, and researching reputable care facilities. Gawande also stresses the importance of quality of life when making decisions about our care. He shows that there is more to life than prolonging it, and that quality of life should be a priority when making decisions about care options.
This information must be given in a way that is accessible and able to understand. The person using the service will have confidence in the organizations involved if information is clear; the service will be more efficient because each party will know what they need to do. Overall, it will portray a more positive and professional image, as well as satisfaction for the person receiving support. 2.3 Describe how and when to access additional guidance to resolve any difficulties or concerns about support for daily living tasks For additional guidance I would speak to my managers, colleagues, professionals or refer to the individuals support/care plans.
It is not easy to make the decision of death. Thus, when a person wants to die with dignity, we as a society should respect their