Psychosocial, Ethical & Spiritual Aspects of Palliative Care Practice (Saint Francis Hospice/LSBU Partnership)

Program Overview

This module provides a deep understanding of the psychosocial, ethical, and spiritual issues faced by individuals with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones. Students explore topics such as equity, diversity, cultural competence, ethical dilemmas, communication skills, and bereavement. The module prepares students for clinical roles by developing their knowledge and skills in providing support and alleviating distress in these challenging situations.

Program Outline

By undertaking this module, students will have the opportunity to explore areas related to equity and diversity; cultural competence; psychological distress and family dynamics; ethical and legal dilemmas; communication skills, grief, loss and bereavement, and professional burnout relevant to palliative care practice.

Assessment:

• 3,000 word case study

Careers:

This module provides students with comprehensive knowledge and skills required to understand the challenges and complexities of providing support and relieving psychological, social and spiritual distress among patients and families/carers who are facing death. Possessing a broad and deep understanding of the theory and skills required to provide psychosocial and spiritual support, students will be well positioned to assume clinical roles in a variety of clinical settings.

Other:

• Available as a standalone module: Yes
• Venue: LSBU Havering Campus and Saint Francis Hospice
• Typical intake(s): Semester 2
• Entry requirements
• 120 credits at level 5 or equivalent.
• Registration on a professional register as appropriate.
• A minimum of 6 months' experience in a related area of practice.
• Assessment/submission date: TBC
• Learning outcomes
• Intellectual skills: Analyse the role of effective communication and therapeutic relationships in providing psychosocial and spiritual care Appraise the effectiveness of new and existing strategies pertinent to providing psychosocial and spiritual care
• Practical Skills: Recognise and respond to the psychosocial, cultural, ethical and spiritual needs of marginalised populations, sexual minorities and different cultural groups
• Transferable skills: Debate key ethical dilemmas in palliative care and analyse clinical complexities which require ethical decision-making Demonstrate effective communication skills within a complex multi-professional environment
• Contact information
• Course Leader
• Name: Isabel Richmond
• Administrator
• Name: Sandra Lockhart