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Stanford University

An Introduction to Palliative Care

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Overview

This course provides an introduction to Palliative Care, covering topics such as when to seek palliative care, research in the field, the roles of social workers and spiritual care providers, and ways to offer support. The course aims to educate learners on the benefits of palliative care and how to engage with a palliative care team. The teaching method includes presentations by a multidisciplinary team and sharing of stories and frequently asked questions. The intended audience for this course includes healthcare professionals, caregivers, and individuals interested in learning about palliative care.

Syllabus

Introduction
When to get palliative care
Research on palliative care
Social work and palliative care
Spiritual care and palliative care
Why would we want to see a palliative care team
What is a palliative care team
Is palliative care hard
Whats your response
Holding hope and planning
Ways to offer support
Simple things we can do
Takehome message
Selfcare
Family Conflict
Outro

Taught by

Stanford Health Care

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