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Lecturer(s)
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Evchev Ilanit
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Horáčková Kateřina, PhDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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P/C (10/8) + 10 h self-study online (if necessary) Palliative care - definition, forms, and philosophy End of life - symptoms of dying and death End of life decision making, advance directive Ethical issues in palliative care Seminars and tutorials Care of dying patients in context of a holistic approach Compassionate care of the terminally ill Ethical issues in palliative care - case studies
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to introduce the principles and philosophy of palliative care.
Students know the main symptoms of dying and death. They are able to provide a holistic approach about dying patients and their families. They are ready to deal with difficult situations in connection with taking care of patients in the terminal phase of the disease.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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unspecified
The exam is based on submitting an essay about specific aspect of palliative care or ethical question connecting with the end of life.
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Recommended literature
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JONSEN, Albert R., Mark SIEGLER and William J. WINSLADE. Clinical ethics: a practical approach to ethical decisions in clinical medicine. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2018. ISBN 978-0071845069.
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KITZES, Judith A. and Robert P. ANDERSON. Hospice and Palliative Care: Concepts and Practice. Missisauga, Canada: Jones and Bartlett Publisher, 2003. ISBN 1523465883.
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SULMASY, Daniel P. At Wit's End - Forgiveness, Dignity, and the Care of the Dying. Gen Intern Med., 2001.
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T. M. MARRELLI. Hospice and Palliative Care Handbook (Quality, Compliance, and Reimbursement). Sigma Theta Tau International, 2018. ISBN 9781945157455.
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