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This conference focuses on improving communication in end of life care and will highlight best practice in individualised advance care planning. We will explore the findings of the National Audit of Care at the End of Life 2022/23 Report and focus on key areas where improvements are needed, such as involving patients in their care, meeting the needs of family members and how we respond to the possibility of imminent death. We will also discuss the challenges of talking about death and why overcoming the taboo can benefit everyone. This conference will also look at how technology is being used to improve end of life care communication, and how that has changed since the pandemic.
“A quarter of cases had a documented discussion about the extent to which the patient wished to be involved in their care, while 62% had no discussion documented but a reason recorded. This suggests earlier action is required once uncertain recovery is identified, to avoid missed opportunities to involve patients and those important to them.”
National Audit of Care at the End of Life 2022/23 Report
“Open and honest communication with families and others close to the dying person is crucially important to high quality end of life care. Guidance references the need for staff to actively seek to communicate with the dying person and those important to them, check the person’s understanding of the information and to document this.”
National Audit of Care at the End of Life 2022/23 Report
This conference will enable you to:
Network with colleagues who are working to improve communication and collaboration with end of life care patients and their families
Reflect on national developments and learning from findings in the National Audit of Care at the End of Life 2022/23 Report
Understand how to support patients with decisions about their treatment and care
Improve communication with families and loved ones when a patient is dying
Learn how to implement a staff culture that prioritises care, compassion and dignity
Ensure staff have the training they need to deliver end of life care with confidence
Reflect on the progression of using technology to improve communication in end of life care
Understand how you can improve communication with the dying person and ensure the patient is aware of their condition
Ensure consistency in communication with family and loved ones, keeping them well informed, involved and treated with compassion
Support those important to the dying person through bereavement
Self assess and reflect on your own practice
Support CPD professional development and act as revalidation evidence. This course provides 5 Hrs training for CPD subject to peer group approval for revalidation purposes
