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I. Palliative Care Concepts

II. Clinical Resources

A. Disease Management

1. AIDS

2. Cancer

3. CHF

4. COPD

5. Renal

6. Hepatic

7. Neurological

8. Prognosis

B. Physical

1. Pain

a. Nociceptive

b. Neuropathic

2. Cardio-respiratory

a. Breathlessness / Dyspnea

b. Cough

c. Edema

d. Hiccups

3. Gastrointestinal

Nausea / vomiting

Constipation / obstipation

Bowel obstruction

Diarrhea

Bloating

Dysphagia

Dyspepsia

Jaundice

Oral conditions

Dry mouth / xerostomia

Mucositis

Ulcers

Skin conditions

Dry skin

Fistulas

Nodules

Pruritus

Rashes

Wounds

General

Agitation / confusion

Anorexia / cachexia

Ascites / effusions (pleural, peritoneal)

Bleeding / hemorrhage

Dehydration

Delirium

Drowsiness / level of consciousness

Fatigue / weakness

Fever / chills / sweats

Incontinence

Insomnia

Lymphoedema

Myoclonus

Odor

Prolapse

Seizures

Syncope / vertigo

Psychological

Anxiety
Depression
Dignity
Hope
Coping strategies

Social

Relationships
Financial issues
Legal issues

Spiritual

Religion
Rites/rituals

Practical

Activities of daily living including fluids/nutrition
Caregiving

End of Life Care/Death Management

Last hours of life

Apnea
Agonal breathing patterns
Secretions
Terminal Delirium
Pronouncement / Certification

Loss, Grief

Bereavement

Patient and Family Characteristics

The influence of age
Gender
Race
Developmental state
Literacy
Disabilities

WHO Strategy

Policy / Advocacy

Drug Availability

Education

Educational resources are presented based on the level of competence and then the discipline or disease group they aim to address.

Basic competencies… for all healthcare professionals

All Disciplines

Chaplains / Spiritual Counselors

Nurses

Occupational Therapists

Pharmacists

Physicians

Physiotherapists

Psychologists / Social Workers

Advanced competencies… for health care professionals frequently caring for patients with advanced illnesses

Cancer / Oncology

Emergency Medicine / Intensive Care

Geriatrics

HIV / AIDS

Pediatrics

Expert competencies… for hospice and palliative care specialists

Nurses

Physicians

Social workers

ADEC


Program Implementation

Developing a Program

Quality Improvement

IV. Organizations

V. Meetings

VI. Funding Sources

VII. Publications / Other Resources

VIII. For Patients / Caregivers

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