Resources designed for health professionals to help with attitudinal competencies and communication skills that are essential for the care of older adults.
This eModule emphasizes the importance as a health care provider in understanding the who, what, when, where, why and how regarding a patient’s psychosocial needs in order to deliver holistic care in the palliative setting. Key cultural and socio-demographic ideas and beliefs are highlighted. Multiple assessment tools are provided, including the FICA tool for spiritual assessment.