Factors That Can Affect An Individual's Views On Death And Dying

1 Outline the factors that can affect an individual’s views on death and dying

•Social

•Cultural

•Religious

•Spiritual

2 Outline the factors that can affect own views on death and dying

•Emotional

•Past experience

•Psychological

•Religious

•Social

•Spiritual

3 Outline how the factors relating to views on death and dying can impact on practice

Current and previous professional roles and responsibilities and past; boundaries limited by legal and ethical issues; professional codes of practice - internal and national; impact of management and leadership; input from other team members and workers. 4 Define how attitudes of others may influence an individual’s choices around death and dying different models of nursing care;

person-centred

3 Describe how you might respond to difficult questions from individuals and others straightforward language, clear information; careful use of medical terms and abbreviations; showing sensitivity and awareness of individual circumstances; referring to others for advice on appropriate response when question is outside of own area of expertise

4 Outline strategies to manage emotional responses from individuals and others professional approach; prepare for the interaction; request support from colleague if appropriate; allow plenty of time; recognise own responses; focussed on individual and others

5 Explain the importance of sharing appropriate information according to the principles and local policy on confidentiality and data protection know what information can be shared and with whom; confirm with senior staff if unsure; follow given guidelines.

Element - 4 Know how to access the range of support services available to individuals and others

1 Identify the range of support services and facilities available to an individual and others

•Pastoral services

•Other professionals

•Citizens advice

•Self-help