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Domain 1 - Principles of practice

This domain includes the underpinning principles and philosophy of a palliative care approach and incorporates elements essential to developing and improving end-of-life and palliative care service provision at an individual and service level.

I understand that models of contemporary care focus on patient centred care appropriate to their needs and their background.(Required)

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I recognise that people from underserved populations may have specific needs.(Required)

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My practice is based on respect for the person, informed by evidence, and team-based.(Required)

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I have good communication skills which support my practice with different patients, teams and in different settings.(Required)

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I am aware of ethical and decision-making frameworks and consider ethical issues.(Required)

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This domain includes the knowledge and skills required to provide holistic, high-quality clinical care of the person, their family and carers.

Impeccable assessment using validated tools and addressing goals of care supports a holistic approach to care of the person.(Required)

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Pre-emptive care planning supports holistic care across trajectories, changes and needs.(Required)

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Care recognises the many dimensions of suffering of the person and seeks to prevent and respond to suffering.(Required)

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Chronic disease management includes care during advancing illness and at the end of life.(Required)

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There are different grief responses and care needs to support the psychosocial and spiritual needs of the bereaved.(Required)

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I am aware of considerations around end of life and palliative care in a COVID environment.(Required)

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This domain covers the knowledge and skills required to support strategic growth and capability building when delivering end-of-life and palliative care.

Being able to work in a team and with volunteer support relies on good management and supervision.(Required)

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Population based approaches, consumer partnerships are part of strategic planning and service development.(Required)

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Being aware of standards and quality improvement approaches are important in palliative care practice.(Required)

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Professional development, self-care, mentoring can all support the end-of-life and palliative care workforce.(Required)

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