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 : Recurrence of breast cancer. Constipation. Weakness. Religious aspect.
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 : Patient battling with her chronic disease and her faith. She is unsure what God wants her to do and what God is telling her daughter.
Question 3: What was accomplished by having an interprofessional family meeting that may not have been achieved otherwise?
Your Reflection : Clarify goals of care. Validate patient's concerns. Reduce conflict in family. Empower the family.
Question 4: What input from each team member did you notice to be beneficial in the care of this patient?
Your Reflection : Physicians treat pain and agitation. Nurses provide hands on care and family support. Chaplains provide spiritual guidance to patients and family.