Oncology, End of Life and Palliative Care

This is a nursing practice module which builds on the content, confidence and competence achieved in years 1 and 2. The learner will critically discuss the principles of oncology, palliative and end of life care for Nurses. The topics include the nursing care and management of main groups of cancer diseases, chronic illness, survivorship, domains of competence in palliative care, optimising comfort and quality, symptom management, professional and ethical practice in a person-centred care context.

1. Critically discuss key characteristics of main groups of cancer diseases.

2. Critically appraise treatment modalities, nursing care and management of cancer diseases and related symptom management.

3. Critically discuss the Nurse's role and principles of Palliative Care in a person-centred and sustainable health care setting, underpinned by Nursing values of care, compassion, commitment (NMBI 2016, 2021) and kindness.

4. Critically discuss the management of common symptoms in palliative and end of life care.

5. Critically appraise best practice in the management of the dying phase and achieving a good death in adults.