Online Courses Handbook 2003

303685 (v.2) Ageing and Pallative Care 601

Area:	School of Occupational Therapy
Contact Hours:	4.0
Credits:	25.0
Individual Study:	1 x 4 Hours Weekly
The philosophical and psychosocial underpinning of palliative care and the appreciation of these principles to older adults. The concept of a multi-disciplinary approach in palliative care and the personal, professional and cultural issues that impact onthe functioning of the team. The cultural and ethical issues in palliative care. The application of therapy needs in the field of palliative care.