Week 8 Discussion
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In your readings this week, you learned that palliative care provides physical, psychosocial, and spiritual care through assessment and the development of a comprehensive treatment plan. “Palliative” is defined as relieving pain without dealing with the cause of the condition. This definition echoes the World Health Organization (WHO)’s definition of palliative care as a patient-centered approach that improves the quality of life of patients and families when they are experiencing life-threatening illnesses (WHO, 2015).
This week we also learned about the importance of self-care and that it cannot be overstated for the clinician. Work and professional responsibilities, family and home life, coursework, and clinical practicums all demand attention. Self-care and health promotion are major components of caring for patients; it is imperative that as NPs we care for ourselves as well (Dunphy, 2019).
Select one of the following prompts and the corresponding Differentials Table to complete. In the subject line of your post, please identify which prompt you are responding to.
Instructions:
Select one of the following prompts.
Complete the corresponding “Differentials Table” (this week focuses on chronic conditions commonly referred to as palliative care) – include 5 differentials (excluding the example provided).
Upload your Differentials Table and answers to your chosen prompt to the Discussion Board.
Week 8 Prompts
Self-care is important to personal health, professional growth, and the ability to care for others. Discuss the importance of self-care for the APRN. Provide examples with your rationale.
Compassion fatigue is flourishing in our society today, due in part to the increasing demands of managed care, and it can impair your ability to function effectively. Discuss strategies to avoid compassion fatigue. Provide examples with your rational.
