Having completed this module, you will now:
- Have a knowledge of ethical and legal aspects of care at end-of-life following acute stroke, including Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR)
- Have a knowledge of symptom management
- Recognise the importance of support and communication
- Have an awareness of the importance of spiritual and religious care
- Understand the role of specialist palliative care services
- Recognise the particular challenges of predicting outcome following stroke and the impact of this on families
- Recognise the role of the multidisciplinary team and families in the decision making process (e.g. clinically assisted nutrition and hydration)
- Have a knowledge of advance care planning
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