You have completed the interprofessional palliative care module. Thank you!
Your Reflections
Module Completion
Question 1: Considering the intake information you have so far, from the point of view of your profession, list 3-5 issues you would want to address in the evaluation and care of this patient
Your Reflection : 1. emotional well being
2. social well being
3. religious needs
4. pain control
5. social support
Question 2: What are the spiritual and cultural challenges that arise in this case? From your professional perspective, how would you take these into account when caring for Mrs. Green and her family?
Your Reflection : 1. The complex relationship between family goals of care vs the patient's goals of care. These may differ and lead to conflicting expectations.
how spirituality impacts pain and dying
Question 3: What was accomplished by having an interprofessional family meeting that may not have been achieved otherwise?
Your Reflection : 1. being able to vocalize Ms. Greene's thoughts and concerns with her family
2. Give a comprehensive look at her prognosis and likely treatment goals
3. Establish a unified set of goals of care
Question 4: What input from each team member did you notice to be beneficial in the care of this patient?
Your Reflection : palliative care nurse - explaining the process of dying
chaplain - exploring spiritual connection
social worker - connecting services to the family