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End of Life Care: Challenges and Innovation

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The University of Glasgow

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Course Features

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Duration

3 weeks

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Delivery Method

Online

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Available on

Lifetime Access

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Accessibility

Mobile, Desktop

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Language

English

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Subtitles

English

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Level

Beginner

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Effort

4 hours per week

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Teaching Type

Self Paced

Course Description

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of how we approach death and end-of-life care. It delves into the complexities of dying, including cultural differences and beliefs, as well as the timing and planning of our deaths. As our lives continue to lengthen, new ideas are emerging in different settings to improve end-of-life care. By taking this course, you will gain insights into global trends and patterns in palliative medicine.

The University of Glasgow's online course in healthcare has achieved recognition as the top-ranked program in its field and the 14th best online course in medicine, according to Class Central, a reputable search engine that evaluates online classes.

In summary, this course provides a valuable opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding in end-of-life care. Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in this field or simply want to enhance your understanding of how we approach death, this course offers a comprehensive and highly regarded educational experience.

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Case Studies,Instructor-Moderated Discussions

Skills You Will Gain

What You Will Learn

Analyse current debates on end of life care in ways which lead to comparisons between different settings

Apply these understandings to specific situations with which learners will be presented in the course materials - through specific micro-case studies - and sharing their own experiences and ideas in discussion with others

Create new scenarios for future end of life care based on an analysis of needs, conflicting debates, best practice and the potential for innovation

Evaluate and make critical judgements based on research evidence about existing and new approaches to end of life care and potential solutions to problems identified

Remember key elements and discussions in the end of life care challenges that are being faced around the world, including important metrics

Understand the implications of these issues, debates and metrics for policy making, service organisation, clinical practice and public involvement

Target Students

This course is for people interested in or engaged in matters relating to death, dying, bereavement, palliative and end of life care

Course Instructors

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David Clark

Instructor

I am a Professor of Medical Sociology working with the End of Life Studies Group at the University of Glasgow. My special interests are in the history and development of hospice and palliative care.
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Marian Krawczyk

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I am a Lord Kelvin Adam Smith Fellow with the End of Life Studies Group at the University of Glasgow. I am a medical anthropologist who is interested in interdisciplinary research on the end of life.
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Naomi Richards

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I am Lecturer in Social Science and Director of the Glasgow End of Life Studies Group. I am a social and visual anthropologist and am interested in cultural aspects of ageing and dying.
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