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Let’s talk about death and dying


 

Death is an unavoidable reality of life; yet people hesitate to discuss it. This module explores how to discuss death and end-of-life. It identifies some of the challenges and the benefits that holding conversations about it this can bring.

Approaches for end-of-life, illness, death, and grief are important for the person involved, healthcare professionals, family-friends-carers, and especially children. This module sets how different stakeholders in the process can access useful information that enable them to address the issues associated with the end-of-life through informed dialogue.

Enabling open and honest dialogue about dying and death can lead to greater understanding and acceptance as well as enabling the person at end-of-life to access better care and support. This can help foster a more compassionate and informed approach to end-of-life care and grieving processes.

Conversations with medical staff

Preparing for conversations with medical staff when facing the end of one's life can be emotional and challenging. However, this is important as it ensures that the end-of-life person’s medical care, wishes and concerns are fully understood and respected. Such dialogue ensures that care is aligned with the wishes of the person in an end-of-life situation and fosters a three-way relationship among patient, medical staff, and relatives. For the person who is end-of-life and those supporting them it is worth taking some time to reflect on mutual goals, values, and preferences for end-of-life care. Consider what matters most to the person in terms of quality of life, pain management, and treatment options. 

Asking questions and holding conversations with medical professionals helps inform end-of-life options, enables a shared understanding, and eliminates potential misunderstanding. A transparent, honest, and sensitive approach to communication creates a platform for a more empathetic and personalised approach where every voice: patient, medical staff, and relative is heard and respected.

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