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PEDiATRICS

End of Life Content

  • Students view a videotape of a parent discussing their experience with a dying child.   Followed by group discussion lead by a neonatologist.

Assessment

End of Life Curriculum Goals and Objectives Addressed

Goal #2   Communication Skills

Students must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of communication and the skills and attitudes that allow effective interactions with patients, families, healthcare workers, and others who affect the well-being of patients at the end of life.  

  1. demonstrate an understanding of impact of life-threatening illness on patients and their families
  2. demonstrate an understanding of how family, culture, and religious beliefs can influence healthcare decision and outcomes at the end of life

Goal #3   Professionalism

Students must demonstrate a combination of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors necessary to function as a member of the health care team caring for the dying.  

  1. reflect on personal and professional experiences around death and loss
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Updated: 09/21/04 ... Created: 09/08/04