Symptom Management in Palliative Care

Regular assessment and management of physical and psychological symptoms is critical for treatment adherence and quality of life. This module introduces common symptoms like pain, nausea, and fatigue, discussing their impact on patient isolation and psychological distress.

This module reviews core concepts from Essentials of Palliative Care, covering basics of palliative care, communication skills, psychosocial support, and goals of care planning.

This module focuses on pain assessment and management for patients with serious illness, addressing pain's subjective nature and the importance of communication in understanding patient experience.

This module covers identification, assessment, and management of common physical symptoms affecting patients with serious illnesses, focusing on nausea and fatigue management.

This module addresses emotional distress in patients and families living with serious illness, covering screening, assessment, and management of emotional wellbeing.

Final module focusing on course completion requirements including reflection review, peer-reviewed project, and final examination.