Course Description

Thanatology 103a/b Palliative Care

Study of palliative care philosophy and its implementation. Will cover such topics as response to chronic illness, the distinction between palliative care and the traditional medical model, pain and symptom control, communication issues, home care, day care, the psychological needs of the dying and their families, staff stress issues.

3 lecture hours, half course.


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