The Dying Patient

Question 1 of 5

Which two clinical indicators suggest that a patient with frailty may be approaching the end of life?

Question 2 of 5

What are key goals of communication in palliative care?

Avoid worrying the patient by giving explicit details about the seriousness of their illness
Be definitive in your prognoses so families can plan accurately
Set realistic expectations about the likely trajectory of care
Close the conversation after breaking bad news to avoid diluting your message
Protect patients with a learning disability from the truth by only communicating with relatives

Question 3 of 5

Which documents are legally binding for healthcare decisions?

Question 4 of 5

What anticipatory medications are commonly used for breathlessness?

Question 5 of 5

Which are recognised elements of good continuing care?

The Dying Patient – Post Test