Question

Question

What kind of skills and techniques do you need to support people, their families, and carers to discuss palliative care options? How can you support them to make informed choices that will be documented in their care plan?

Answer 1

Ans) Palliative care assistant are dedicated to providing healthcare support to patients who are in the last months or days of their lives and ensuring they are as comfortable as possible. They also provide emotional support to the patients' families. Help with washing, showering, bathing, hair and oral care.

- Family caregivers are critical partners in the plan of care for patients with chronic illnesses. Nurses should be concerned with several issues that affect patient safety and quality of care as the reliance on family caregiving grows.

- Improvement can be obtained through communication and caregiver support to strengthen caregiver competency and teach caregivers new skills that will enhance patient safety.

- Interventions and studies have shown improved caregiver outcomes when nurses are involved, but more research is needed. There is more to be learned about the effect of family caregivers on patient outcomes and areas of concern for patient safety.

- Nurses continue to play an important role in helping family caregivers become more confident and competent providers as they engage in the health care process.