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This course presents clinical practice guidelines and evidence base knowledge in addressing the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of patients living with serious illness. Tools necessary to provide compassionate whole person care that acknowledges and supports individual goals, values, wishes, are presented with techniques for essential collaboration of the patient, family, and an interdisciplinary health care team. This course will examine the ancient texts of death and dying, the unique energy of the ancient hospices in Europe, and the modern hospice and palliative care movement in the United States to model care delivery that enhances quality of life in the presence of serious illness.

College/Department: College of Nursing Health Professions
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit