Effective advance care planning ensures that patients receive care aligned with their values, preferences, and needs. This online course is designed to enhance your understanding of the key elements involved in advance care planning discussions and consultations.
Through this course, you will develop the skills to facilitate meaningful conversations, navigate cultural considerations, and address potential conflicts that may arise in decision-making. You will also learn how to support patients and their families in making informed choices, including decisions about resuscitation and end-of-life care.
This course is ideal for healthcare professionals involved in end-of-life care and decision-making, equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to guide patients and families through these critical conversations.
On completion of this course, you should be able to:
-Describe advance care planning and its role in decision-making
-Facilitate advance care planning within the healthcare setting
-Identify cultural factors that influence effective advance care planning
-Apply conflict management strategies to support advance care planning discussions
-Support decision-making regarding resuscitation
This course is aimed at doctors who are decision makers in end-of-life care but is beneficial for all doctors.
