Range Of Communication Strategies And Processes Which Are Central To The Work In Palliative Care
Employ a range of communication strategies and processes which are central to the work in palliative care;
Effective communication skills with those who display emotions such as anger, fear, sadness, depression, withdrawal or confusion
People when diagnosed with a life limiting illness can show a range of different emotions such as fear, sadness and anger. You need to be sensitive towards your patient showing these emotions and you should also have compassion.
Effective communication skills with those who have communication difficulties, for example hearing impairment and speech difficulties
Someone with a hearing impairment and speech difficulties can find it hard to understand what you are saying or to be fit to hear what you are saying …show more content…
It is good when speaking to the patient to give him/her eye contact at all times if possible they will know that you want to be there with them, there might be times when it is silent but by touching the patient and holding their hand will give them a sense of peace and comfort.
Understanding cultural and religious diversity in relation to caring for a person diagnosed with a life-limiting illness his/her family, carers and significant others and also in the last days and hours of life.
In life today health care professionals have a better understanding of the different cultures and different religions. There spiritual believes will be discussed with the family and the patient when they coming into the care home and all this information will be recorded in the patients care plan, this will prevent anything going wrong when the patient does pass away so there will be no assumptions on what has to be …show more content…
It is important to be compassionate, respectful and to try and see things from the patient’s point of view. A patient in there last days of life should be made feel physically comfortable and should feel safe, with this approach family should also be involved it is important to make them involved, it is important that the patient and family trust you and you show them that you are a trustworthy person you might be one of the people that they decide to confide in.
Provide supportive, holistic care for the person while promoting safety, dignity, respect and comfort.
According to Sarah Lord holistic care support is to give people a chance in having independence, choice and safety. Acknowledge people’s personal beliefs and identities, it is important to give the patient effective communication and provide the best quality care.
Work effectively and with great sensitivity in relation to the dying person during the last days of their life significant others in a palliative care setting;
The role of support worker, in meeting the needs of the person during the last days of life, who is experiencing total
Effective communication skills with those who display emotions such as anger, fear, sadness, depression, withdrawal or confusion
People when diagnosed with a life limiting illness can show a range of different emotions such as fear, sadness and anger. You need to be sensitive towards your patient showing these emotions and you should also have compassion.
Effective communication skills with those who have communication difficulties, for example hearing impairment and speech difficulties
Someone with a hearing impairment and speech difficulties can find it hard to understand what you are saying or to be fit to hear what you are saying …show more content…
It is good when speaking to the patient to give him/her eye contact at all times if possible they will know that you want to be there with them, there might be times when it is silent but by touching the patient and holding their hand will give them a sense of peace and comfort.
Understanding cultural and religious diversity in relation to caring for a person diagnosed with a life-limiting illness his/her family, carers and significant others and also in the last days and hours of life.
In life today health care professionals have a better understanding of the different cultures and different religions. There spiritual believes will be discussed with the family and the patient when they coming into the care home and all this information will be recorded in the patients care plan, this will prevent anything going wrong when the patient does pass away so there will be no assumptions on what has to be …show more content…
It is important to be compassionate, respectful and to try and see things from the patient’s point of view. A patient in there last days of life should be made feel physically comfortable and should feel safe, with this approach family should also be involved it is important to make them involved, it is important that the patient and family trust you and you show them that you are a trustworthy person you might be one of the people that they decide to confide in.
Provide supportive, holistic care for the person while promoting safety, dignity, respect and comfort.
According to Sarah Lord holistic care support is to give people a chance in having independence, choice and safety. Acknowledge people’s personal beliefs and identities, it is important to give the patient effective communication and provide the best quality care.
Work effectively and with great sensitivity in relation to the dying person during the last days of their life significant others in a palliative care setting;
The role of support worker, in meeting the needs of the person during the last days of life, who is experiencing total