NURS 3554 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Multidisciplinary Approach, Advance Healthcare Directive, Principle Of Double Effect
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Compare and contrast the specific end-of-life goals in the hospice model with those of the medical model. Describe the components of advance care planning. Discuss the importance of communication when working with a dying person, the family, and significant others. Explain how the making a distinction between the terms griefand mourningcan help enhance the effectiveness of a holistic approach. Differentiate anticipatory grief, normal bereavement, disenfranchised grief, and dysfunctional grieving. Advances in technology have blurred the line between life and death. K bler-ross (1960s): stages of response to terminal illness. Anger toward the health care system, god, or even the deceased. Regardless of age, diagnosis, or ability to pay. Life expectancy of 6 months or less. Honoring the experiences of the patient and family. Allowing care to be directed by the patient (and family) Honoring the dignity of the patient and family. Life-sustaining therapy, including artificial hydration and nutrition. Appoints another to make medical decision if you cannot.
