Discussion: Coping with Death and Models of Care
Based on this week’s learning resources, discuss the following items:
How do perceptions of death change across the life span?
Explain the evolution and role of hospice and palliative care.
Describe the role of informal caregivers, including demographic and cultural considerations and the risks associated with caregiving.
Reflecting on the article and/or the video by Atul Gawande, what are some key considerations for end-of-life care?
An excellent response will be at least 3-4 paragraphs in length, using complete sentences and concise language. Cite at least 3 of this week’s Learning Resources in your response.
Describe the role of informal caregivers, including demographic and cultural considerations and the risks associated with caregiving.
