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 : pain management, plan for metastatic cancer, loss of appetite
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 : daughter hoping for a miracle, pt feeling like she is not putting her faith in God. Getting pts pastor involved will help.
Question 3: What was accomplished by having an interprofessional family meeting that may not have been achieved otherwise?
Your Reflection : Conversation between daughter and mother clarifying that pt just wants to be without pain and that she can no longer sustain any more chemo
Question 4: What input from each team member did you notice to be beneficial in the care of this patient?
Your Reflection : Medical team: clarifying prognosis and futility of further treatment. Chaplain: providing reassurance and comfort. Nurse: being available for emergencies