*SILVER REMI, WorldFest Houston
Aimed at caregivers at the acute level who must understand the many aspects of caring for the dying patient in order to ensure quality care and a peaceful death. According to the Institute of Medicine a "Good Death" is free from avoidable distress and suffering for patients, families and caregivers; is in general accord with patient and family wishes; and reasonably consistent with general medical, ethical and cultural standards.

Upon completion of the video and study guide, the learner will be able to:
*Demonstrate competencies in assessing the physical, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual needs of patients and families during end of life care
*Develop appropriate communication skills, interpersonal skills and attitudes
*Identify appropriate legal and regulatory issues surrounding palliative care
*Discuss ethical and professional principles surrounding end of life

Use this program for:
*Annual In-Service
*Nursing Education
*Nursing Students
*Physician education

*Purchase includes Bonus Resource CD containing Study Guide, 10-Question Post Test, and Tool: Quality Care at the End of Life Survey

*** See also:
SPIRITUAL ASSESSMENT: Meeting the Spiritual Needs of Your Patients, 17 minutes
Designed to strengthen the ability to assess a patient's spiritual needs, this program provides practical techniques to help promote patient's spiritual health.

PARTNERS IN CARE: Advance Directives for Patient Education, 11 minutes
This program alerts patients of the need to address personal choices regarding death or dying and communicating those choices to family and healthcare providers.