You have completed the interprofessional palliative care module. Thank you!
Your Reflections
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
nutrition
goals of care
family 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 : family history of substance abuse
Question 3: What was accomplished by having an interprofessional family meeting that may not have been achieved otherwise?
Your Reflection : ms greens goals were clarified, everyone was on the same page, plan was made for how best to care for her going forward
Question 4: What input from each team member did you notice to be beneficial in the care of this patient?
Your Reflection : oncologist - where we're at medically
chaplain - hope
social worker - how to best use the time left
palliative - making sure pain is controlled