You will explore and assemble approaches to holistic needs assessment to help you overcome the challenges that health professionals encounter. The session will involve interactive work and participation to carry out a holistic assessment. Details of the skills you need and the content that should be included in an assessment. The session will also focus on communication and the challenges you may face with this when carrying out an assessment and how to approach and overcome these.
What will I learn from this course (learning objectives)?
- Physical, psychological, social and spiritual assessments
- Patient centred care
- Disease trajectories and triggers to involve palliative care
- Communication skills for difficult topics
- Tools and outcome measures
- Advance care planning shared
Available Dates and Times:
1st March 2023 – 09.00 am to 12.30 pm
17th May 2023 – 09.00 am to 12.30 pm
13th September 2023 – 09.00 am to 12.30 pm
15th November 2023 – 09.00 am to 12.30 pm
Location – The Education Department, St Elizabeth Hospice, 565 Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP3 8LX
Here at St Elizabeth Hospice it is important to us that we are able include everyone with different backgrounds and make the education experience accessible for all. If you have any special requirements or need any reasonable adjustments to be made please email education@stelizabethhospice.org.uk in advance of attending the training.