This module addresses the impact of nursing care on the needs of patients, carers and staff in the face of impending death. Derived from a palliative care approach to care, generic to all disciplines, students will develop a deeper understanding of the sociopolitical context of caring for dying people. It will explore the ethical and moral issues that are faced in daily practice and address the context of bereavement and loss through an understanding of the needs of special groups, marginalised peoples and those with profound debility [ mental health and intellectual disability]. There will also be a focus on skills in therapeutic communication at a personal and professional level.

FOR FURTHER DETAILS CONTACT

Mari Moran (Mornings Wednesday - Friday)

School of Nursing & Midwifery
NUI Galway
091-493740

Email mari.moran@nuigalway.ie