This course will enable the learner to understand some of the complexities surrounding end-of-life issues including medical choices, such as artificial feeding and hydration and blood transfusions, and end-of-life planning that delves into the legal documents of advance directives including living wills and healthcare proxies. Although end-of-life discussions can be difficult, this course will help the healthcare professional have a better understanding of the intricacies involved in planning for this inevitable time. This course invites learners to reflect on the diverse aspects of end-of-life care, fostering a deeper understanding of the choices that shape the final chapters of life.
Course Publication Date:
February 29, 2024
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Susan Hausle MSN, RN, CHPN |
| Course No: | END-24 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Medical & Surgical Issues
Geriatric Medicine
Oncologic Medicine
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Learning Objectives
Evaluate three quality-of-life considerations
Compare the risks and benefits of artificial feeding at the end of life
Discuss how two legal cases influenced modern end-of-life planning
List two reasons antibiotics may be contraindicated for the dying patient
Explain three benefits of organ donation
Identify four advantages associated with advance directives
Restate three negative impacts of CPR on someone at the end of life
Explain when a conservatorship may be necessary
Analyze how mental health considerations impact end-of-life decisions