Course: Palliative Care: Providing Psychosocial and Spiritual Support

Palliative Care Team at University of Colorado – Anschutz Medical Campus Instructors F. Amos Bailey, MD, FACP, FAAHPM is a Tenured Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado, School …

Required Readings Psychologist Kenneth Doka writes about being “stuck in grief,” which doesn’t always mean the person is depressed. ​​The article explores the concept of being “stuck in grief” and …

Required Readings Read this article to learn more about demoralization syndrome. “Demoralization has been the subject of discussion in relation to end-of-life care. It is characterized by hopelessness and helplessness …

Hi! This week, you will learn about why people with serious and life-limiting illnesses may feel anxious, and how to recognize signs of anxiety. We will also talk about ways …

This week, we will discover how people living with serious and life-limiting illnesses might experience spiritual distress, even spiritual crisis related to their illness experience. We’ll start with some definitions …

Required Readings Preparing for Your Loved One’s Death. https://www.uab.edu/medicine/palliativecare/images/Preparing_for_Your_Loved_Ones_Loss.pdf

Required Readings Pocket Card on Identifying People in the Last Days of Life. https://www.uab.edu/medicine/palliativecare/images/Tab_6_B_Identifying_Actively_Dying_Pt.pdf