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This module examines the psychosocial perspectives in palliative care; focusing on commonly encountered psychosocial needs, including caregiver and bereavement support. Students will explore the challenges of communication with patients of advanced diseases, and the role of nursing in accordance to their preferred care plans.

What You'll Learn

Communication in serious illness
Engaging caregivers and family members as care partners and service users
Grief and bereavement
Common psychological issues in palliative care
Self-care for the healthcare professionals
Ethical issues at the end of life
Decision Making in End-of-Life Care/Serious Illnesses.
Advance Care Planning (ACP), Preferred Place of Care (PPC) & Good Death

Minimum Entry Requirement

All applicants should possess the following requirements at the point of application:

A local Polytechnic Diploma (Nursing), Degree in Health Sciences (Nursing), or nursing qualification equivalent;
A valid practising certificate from the Singapore Nursing Board; and
At least 2 years of clinical practice and with a minimum of 1 year in the discipline of study.