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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
IX. What’s new on IPCRC?
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