Learning modules
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Core modules
- Module 1: Principles
- Module 2: Communication
- Module 3: Assessment
- Module 4: Optimisation
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Focus topics
- Topic 1: Multidisciplinary care
- Topic 2: Aboriginal populations
- Topic 3: Caring for children
- Topic 4: Culture-centred care
- How to use the pcc4u modules
3. Palliative assessment & intervention
To understand a person's symptoms and identify appropriate intervention strategies, a comprehensive, multidimensional approach to assessment is needed.
Overview
MODULE 3: Palliative assessment and intervention will help you develop the knowledge and skills needed to identify the health needs of people with life-limiting illnesses. The resource will also help you develop your understanding of the principles for managing common clinical problems in palliative care.
Aims & objectives
After completing this module, you should be able to:
- describe the epidemiological and clinical features along the illness trajectories of specific life-limiting illnesses
- explain the principles for assessing common symptoms and health problems associated with life-limiting illnesses
- explain the principles for management of common symptoms and health problems associated with life-limiting illnesses.
Video
Herbert's Story
Transcript
Record of participation