Caring for the palliative patient requires, knowledge, skill, compassion and caring. The carer needs to know what to look for, how to make a person comfortable in both body and mind and then extend this to family. This takes a very special person.

 

This module shares knowledge of specialised practices for palliative care and explores the more common approaches that can be applied. Understanding changes to look for, how to read pain and fear, and providing various comfort cares are described.

 

The module helps the learner explore the key principles of palliative care, and the support worker’s role using a palliative approach to care.