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INOVACIJE I IZAZOVI U OBRAZOVANJU I SESTRINSKOJ SKRBI - KNJIGA SAŽETAKA



               How do We Teach Palliative Care in the Curriculum for

               General Care Nurses?


               It's crucial to integrate palliative care content into the curriculum of nursing and general medical
               technician programs. This ensures that future healthcare professionals are well-equipped to
               address the complex needs of patients in the terminal stage of  illness or those with severe
               chronic  conditions.  The  learning  process  of  palliative  care  begins  with  understanding  the
               fundamental principles and goals of palliative care, including pain relief, support for quality of
               life, assistance to patients' families, and ensuring a dignified death.
               Practical work and simulations across different subjects enable students to develop expertise in
               evaluating pain, offering emotional assistance, addressing symptoms, and tailoring care to meet
               each patient's unique requirements. A crucial element entails educating about ethical challenges
               that could emerge in palliative care, encouraging contemplation regarding honoring patient
               autonomy and navigating end-of-life choices.
               The lack of a Palliative Care subject in the curriculum for nursing/general medical technician
               education is being addressed by incorporating content from several different subjects, providing
               outcomes in palliative care without which the student would not be adequately prepared for the
               job market. The paper presents curriculum content and its deficiencies.


               Key words: palliative care, education, high school



















































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