Discussion: Coping with Death and Models of Care
Based on this week’s learning resources, discuss the following items:
• How do perceptions of death change across the life span?
• Explain the evolution and role of hospice and palliative care.
• Describe the role of informal caregivers, including demographic and cultural considerations and the risks associated with caregiving.
• Reflecting on the article and/or the video by Atul Gawande, what are some key considerations for end-of-life care?
An excellent response will be at least 3-4 paragraphs in length, using complete sentences and concise language. cite at least 3 of this week’s Learning Resources in your response.
Dr. Donna Maurer
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