Palliative and End of Life Care – An Introduction For Care Staff for Cornerstone 25/3/25

Course Lead: Lucy Gallagher, Learning Facilitator

Course Content:

Definitions – End of life and palliative care
Qualities needed to deliver EoL care
Key documents
Recognising EoL
End of Life pathway
Advanced Care Planning – ReSPECT
Nutrition and Hydration at EoL
Managing common symptoms
- Pain
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Constipation
- Breathlessness
- Respiratory secretions
- Restlessness and Agitation
Verification of Expected Death
Bereavement
Self care