Navigating Difficult End-of-Life Conversations
Having an end-of-life conversation is a challenging task for any nurse. Most people don’t want to talk about death, and in some cultures, this topic is considered taboo. However, these conversations are a routine part of the workday for some healthcare professionals. For example, hospice nurses provide end-of-life care and are responsible for letting the patient’s family know that death is near.  Â
Nurses without training in this area can provide unrealistic expectations and deliver this information badly, leading to a traumatic experience for a patient and their family. Many people are not familiar with the loss of life, which is why it’s essential to learn how to facilitate these types of conversations. Â
In this course, you’ll learn about the stages of dying, perspectives on death, and a broad understanding of end-of-life conversations. Â
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